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The theme from jaws kept playing in my head

I don't think the tipping culture here will be daunted by increases in hourly wages paid to staff working in the food and beverage industry.

I'm not much for pizza ... or at least I wasn't until I read this article. Thanks Rafael 😉

we/Americans don't tip "everyone" . Mainly those in the food & beverage service industry, not the lawn care service, checkout clerks or my ex wife/mayor.

No

I'm afraid that our tipping culture has caught up with the service industry in Australia

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we were down under Thanks Giving day. The dining rooms were decorated, roasted turkey, stuffing, smashed potatoes, gravy, peas, and cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie with whipped cream. It was a nice surprise and we were grateful.

there's the good ole' UK spirit

I guess my lovely wife and I will indulge in the Britto prosecco

😄 California, the only state to shoot itself in the foot, and then hand the gun over to somebody else to reload.

It works , and for those engaged in the service industry here aren't complaining about it.

ya, it can get outta hand, especially when there's $$$ involved.