#tipping-culture

#tipping-culture

Tipping in France is not mandatory and considered optional, reflecting the service already included in the bill since 2008 with a 15 percent service charge.

According to a recent Juniper Research report, global spending via QR code payments is projected to exceed $8 trillion by 2029 - a huge leap that shows how this simple tool is becoming a vital part of everyday life.

"We continue to be the only country on Earth where tips replace wages completely. In most of the world, the idea of tips being a replacement for wages is absurd."

I don't know if this ever happened to you, Aimee - I sent it in our group text from White Lotus - but I have people that sent me money on Venmo during episodes of White Lotus.

The biggest change is that the prompt to tip is showing up in places that we didn't expect it, according to Lindsey Roeschke, a travel and hospitality analyst for Morning Consult.

When Maddy Joss gets a table of patrons, she typically asks if they're celebrating anything. If they are, she often offers "freebies," which could boost her chances of earning a big tip.

One Reddit user expressed frustration, questioning why they should tip hotel employees when they were already paying high rates for their stay, highlighting a common concern about tipping culture.

"Tipping your budtender isn't just a nice gesture-it's one of the simplest ways to show respect for the people helping you navigate an evolving industry."