18% US tipping increase causes customer frustration and potential impact on service workers' earnings.

Tipping rates in the US have increased, with an average of 18%, causing customer frustration. The backlash against tipping culture could impact service workers' earnings. Dominoes launched a promotion rewarding customers for tipping, but not increasing worker pay. The solution to 'tipping fatigue' isn't more tipping; it's paying workers a living wage, as many tipped workers receive sub-minimum wages.

May 11, 2024
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