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To Tip or Skip? Consumers Say They’ve Had Enough
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August 19, 2026
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August 19, 2026
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4:49Now PlayingWhile Americans love to reward good service, many are having second thoughts about the barrage of tip requests on practically everything. Restaurant technology platform Popmenu says 40% of consumers are tipping less in 2026 than in 2025 because of tipping fatigue, tighter budgets and rising prices. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY.
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