Tipping expectations rise as Americans adopt 20 percent minimum standard

Tipping expectations in the U.S. have surged due to the widespread use of EPOS terminals, which prompt gratuities for even minor purchases. Consumer experts have coined the term 'tipping creep' to describe this phenomenon, while many Americans now consider a 20 percent tip the minimum standard. Rising inflation further exacerbates these heightened expectations across various services.

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