Mar 6, 2024 · The Surprising History of Tipping: From Medieval Custom to Modern Controversy Have you ever wondered why we tip? That extra 15–20% we leave after a meal or a drink …

Oct 7, 2024 · Tipping is a social norm that has become deeply ingrained in many cultures worldwide, but have you ever wondered where it all began? Did you know that tipping has …

May 24, 2025 · Over the past half-century, tipping in the United States has transformed from a modest gesture of appreciation to a widespread expectation, permeating various service …

In English, the word "tipple" means "to drink alcohol," so tip may be an abbreviation that emerged from giving gratuities to bartenders. Whatever the origins of the word, by the late 18th century, …

Apr 30, 2025 · Tipping Becomes the Norm (Because Greed) By the early 1900s, tipping wasn’t just a shady workaround it had become normal in business.

Apr 11, 2025 · History of Tipping: How did gratuity become integral to our restaurant culture? The practice of tipping is straightforward—money in exchange for work or a service. But its roots in …

Dec 1, 2004 · The form of tipping that became the norm in the United States more than a hundred years ago and is still the norm today is to tip after the service is provided.

Aug 26, 2021 · The dilemma of the tip was such a pressing matter, that several states went so far as to pass laws banning the practice in that period. Enforcement was not very effective. The …

Tipping feels like a normal, even polite thing to do—but have you ever stopped to wonder why do we tip? The history of tipping is far more complex than most people realize.

Dec 14, 2024 · Think about the last time you sat down at a restaurant; how much did you tip the server at the end of the meal? Depending on the service, you probably tipped around 20 …