Redditors in LA are compiling a list of restaurants that ask customers to pay extra fees as diners grow increasingly frustrated with added charges

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Redditors are compiling a list of Los Angeles restaurants that charge diners extra fees on their checks.

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Restaurants are charging nonrefundable reservation deposits to combat no-shows, after nearly 30% of diners say they've ghosted

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Pearl Street Caviar
Pearl Street Caviar in Brooklyn, New York, has seen a significant drop in reservation no-shows since implementing a $10 reservation deposit.

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Delivery drivers are shaming customers for their tips. DoorDash says it's looking into the latest TikTok video calling out the trend.

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Many people say tipping culture is "out of control."

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I made more money when I wore red lipstick as a waitress — America's tipping culture is gross

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Amelia in red lipstick.
Amelia Heppner.

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Automakers and dealers are playing a game of chicken — and customers could be the winners

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Car buyers are in the middle of automakers' and dealers' debates over new vehicle pricing — and shoppers might end up winning.

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I got a job as a Waffle House server that pays $2.92 an hour and now realize why there's a labor shortage

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Amanda Claypool says in some ways she's paying for the privilege of working at a restaurant.

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I'm a cart girl on a Las Vegas golf course who makes $500 in tips a day. I always have fun, but sometimes the attention goes too far.

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Cassie Holland.

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I'm work at a car dealership and sell 20 cars a month. Here's what buyers need to know to get the best deal.

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Lindsberg Pettway
Lindsberg Pettway Jr. is a car sales manager at Feldman Chevrolet in Michigan. He has created a brand around getting customers a "4Real Deal."

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The best tips for buying a car, according to dealers

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Used cars are displayed for sale at an auto dealership Glendale, California.

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Car dealers use TikTok to reveal industry secrets and the clever ways sellers get you to spend more on cars

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TikTok videos are helping car dealers find new customers.

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