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When Tipping Can Be Skipped, and When You Don't Deserve Thanks

February 6, 2005

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I see tip canisters on the counters of delis, clam shacks, and coffee shops, where the only services provided are taking my order, shoving the food across the counter, and making change. Do we really have to tip at these kinds of establishments? I tend to overtip for service in sit-down restaurants and always reward the providers of personal services ... (Full article: 614 words)

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