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Feeling the pressure to tip all the time? Here’s why you’re not alone, in 60 seconds. 


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To tip or not to tip, that's the question

Have you noticed that someone is asking for a tip everywhere you look? That fancy-schmancy payment popped up at coffee shops. Now, they’re at self-checkouts, stadiums and even fast-food joints. My plumber even had the option to tip him 20%! I’m glad I didn’t. The ice maker leaked all over 45 minutes after he left.

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