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‘It definitely feels a little bit shocking’: Woman says a jewelry business added a $350 tip she never approved, then called it a ‘mandatory tip’

By Anshu Thakur Nov 10th
Carnival Cruises launches a new program giving stickers for prepaying tips. Then passengers claim they know the real reason for the label

By Melissa Sarnowski Nov 7th
Charleston server gets a 9% tip after a friendly interaction. Then she asks viewers if she should confront the man, sparking a debate on tipping

By Melissa Sarnowski Oct 16th
Ohio diners say restaurant owner chased them across street over tip, then told them ‘You’re just not welcome back here’

By KD Rossly Oct 8th
Man Leaves a $100 Bill on a $60 Restaurant Tab. Then Server Comes Running After Him With a Concern: ‘You’re Still Leaving Me’

By Sky Blanton Sep 7th
Server’s $2,000 in Tips in One Week Draws Flak. Now, He’s Considering a Career Change To Escape the Hidden Costs

By Terrina Jairaj Aug 24th
A Subway Customer Refused to Accept Being Shorted Four Cents, and People Had Thoughts

By Sky Blanton Aug 5th