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Life Kit

What is the new etiquette for tipping?

Mar 26, 2024
13:08
Snipd AI
Exploring the rise of tipping requests in unexpected places like fast food joints, understanding the complexities of tipping norms in the US and different states, and navigating tipping etiquette to empower personal judgment over social pressures.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding the varying minimum wages and subminimum wages across states influences tipping practices.
  • Engaging in dialogue with service workers can clarify tip allocation and empower customers to make informed tipping decisions.

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Understanding Tipping and Wage Differences

Tipping practices vary widely across the United States due to differences in minimum and subminimum wages for service workers. The federal subminimum wage stands at $2.13 per hour, significantly lower than some state minimum wages exceeding $16 per hour. Tipping dynamics become complex as customers may unknowingly contribute to supplementing low subminimum wages in certain regions.

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