Tip or skip? How US-style tipping culture is creeping into Australia
Until recently, tipping “wasn’t a big thing in Australia”, says Kieran Scott, a Brisbane-based web designer.…
The Guardian reports: Until recently, tipping “wasn’t a big thing in Australia”, says Kieran Scott, a Brisbane-based web designer.…
The rise of cashless prompt screens is compelling customers to tip to avoid awkwardness rather than reward service. But who actually pockets the gratuity?
This lifestyle story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include US-style, Kieran Scott and Brisbane-based.
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