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Auto-Gratuities Rise as World Cup Tests US Tipping Norms
World Cup host city restaurants add automatic 20% gratuities to protect servers from cultural tipping gaps, sparking debate over fair wages.
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World Cup host city restaurants add automatic 20% gratuities to protect servers from cultural tipping gaps, sparking debate over fair wages.
A new survey finds 78% of Americans say tipping has become ridiculous, as digital payment screens push higher gratuity amounts and fuel consumer backlash.