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Vicki Parmelee
Coverage of Vicki Parmelee in the Nexus archive.
- Americans say tipping practices 'have become ridiculous' as digital prompts push higher gratuities
A Popmenu survey reveals 78% of Americans find tipping practices 'ridiculous,' with 74% noticing higher suggested gratuity amounts on digital payment screens. Many consumers feel pressured to tip (59%), but some bypass preset options, and restaurant owners warn against forcing gratuities to avoid damaging customer loyalty.