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Is Restaurant Tipping a Bad Idea?
The practice of tipping after dining out began in medieval Europe but became a peculiarly American institution. Now there's a movement to ban it as unfair and discriminatory. Will customers give it up in exchange for service charges or higher prices?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenThe practice of tipping after dining out began in medieval Europe but became a peculiarly American institution. Now there's a movement to ban it as unfair and discriminatory. Will customers give it up in exchange for service charges or higher prices?
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