Tipping pressure is spreading: Customers are increasingly asked to tip at checkout, even for ordinary retail purchases.
Being a generous tipper doesn't mean tipping everywhere: There's a difference between rewarding good service and feeling obligated to pay extra simply because a screen asks.
You can push back without being rude: Seven practical strategies can help you avoid guilt tipping while still treating employees with respect.
I recently went to a Mumford & Sons concert and decided to buy a T-shirt because the merch line was short.
The employee quickly grabbed my size, rang it up and flipped the payment screen around. "Here's a tip option to help out my team," he said. Then he just stood there, waiting, and watching.
Author: Kyle James
Source: Consumer Affairs
Posted: 2026-11-12 21:51:36
