Tipping in 2026: A Practical, Guilt-Free Guide for Diners, Workers, and Business Owners
Tipping used to be straightforward. You tipped for good service, tipped more for excellent service, and generally only in situations involving attentive, personal labor—sit-down restaurants, bartenders, haircuts, and similar services. Today, however, tipping norms feel far less clear. Tip prompts appear almost everywhere: at coffee kiosks, for takeout orders, at counter-service restaurants, and even on…
