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AUTOMATIC TIP OR SERVICE CHARGE
Coverage of AUTOMATIC TIP OR SERVICE CHARGE in the Nexus archive.
- America’s tipping culture has gone from rewarding service to fee insanity
The article criticizes the evolution of tipping culture in the U.S., where tipping has shifted from a voluntary reward for service to mandatory fees and pooled gratuities. It highlights practices like automatic tip prompts at coffee shops, 'crew appreciation' charges on cruise ships, and restaurant surcharges, arguing these obscure pricing and reduce the personal appreciation aspect of tipping.