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DoorDash warns customers who don't tip: your order could be slower

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 11:33

A DoorDash delivery driver courier in a Brooklyn bike lane. — There are plenty of reasons to tip.
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Retail, Tech Insider, trending-uk, DoorDash, doordash-tips, doordash-drivers, doordash-delivery

I earn a living wage at a bar so I don't have to rely on tips. I'll never work any other way.

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 05:14

Karla Gonzalez says she's not going back from a living-wage model.

Courtesy of Karla Gonzalez

Careers, BI-freelancer, Tipping, no-tipping-policy, Tips, tipped-workers, bartender

Here's how much you should tip at restaurants, salons, hotels — for food delivery, and more

Sat, 09/30/2023 - 05:17

Tech Insider : Economy

tipping — Many Americans feel confused or frustrated about how much to tip these days. We asked etiquette experts for their advice.
Anastasiya Aleksandrenko/Shutterstock

economy, Retail, Tipping, tipping-fatigue, Etiquette, etiquette-experts, restaurants

A bartender is going viral on TikTok for saying he'd snub a customer for a regular patron who 'tips 50% every time'

Wed, 08/16/2023 - 02:49

Tech Insider : Economy

Bartender pouring orange drink in tall cocktail glass. — A bartender is going viral on TikTok for saying he'd snub a customer for a regular patron who 'tips 50% every time.'
Maksym Fesenko / Shutterstock

Retail, economy, Tips, Personal Finance, Food And Drink

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

Mon, 08/14/2023 - 07:04

A waiter delicately pouring some white wine for a group of customers in a fancy restaurant. — Redditors are compiling a list of Los Angeles restaurants that charge diners extra fees on their checks.
Tom Werner/Getty Images

Retail, restaurants, Los Angeles, California, Trending UK, service charge, Service Fees

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

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 04:45

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.
Eric Reyes/Pearl Street Caviar

Tech Insider, restaurants, Tips, Tipping, No-tipping, Scalping, Reservations

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

Mon, 07/24/2023 - 17:55

A DoorDash delivery person riding a bike — Many people say tipping culture is "out of control."
Carlo Allegri/Reuters

Retail, DoorDash, Food, Delivery, Tipping, Tips

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

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 05:00

Tech Insider : Economy

Amelia in red lipstick. — Amelia Heppner.
Courtesy of Amelia Heppner

economy, Retail, Tips, service workers, waitressing, restaurant workers, red lipstick

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

Sun, 05/14/2023 - 06:45

A man wearing a hat looks at cars on a dealership lot. — Car buyers are in the middle of automakers' and dealers' debates over new vehicle pricing — and shoppers might end up winning.
AP Photo/David Zalubowski

Transportation, car buying, Dealerships, Automakers, Incentives, Pricing, Inventory

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

Sun, 04/30/2023 - 07:30

Tech Insider : Economy

Amanda Claypool taking a selfie at Waffle House in her uniform. — Amanda Claypool says in some ways she's paying for the privilege of working at a restaurant.
Courtesy of Amanda Claypool

Retail, Careers, economy, Waffle House, Server, waitress, Low pay

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