Americans have long been fatigued by tipping. Then a pandemic pushed our distaste for this custom to the side to help restaurants and workers survive.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
The case for tipping for takeout
With inflation at its highest level in 40 years, err on the side of being kindhearted to service workers.
Advice by Michelle Singletary
September 16, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. EDT