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The Daily Dot

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘If I order standing up, I’m not tipping’: Viewers divided after burger customer shares new tipping ‘rule’

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘I haven’t even looked at a human being in the eye since I sat down’: Woman says she was asked to tip 30% on a $20 salad

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Customer questions 'kitchen service charge' on bill, says owner wants to pay back-of-house more money

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‘Shouldn’t you be paying your staff more?’: Restaurant guest questions ‘kitchen service charge’ added to bill to pay back-of-house workers

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Man talking(l), Barber cutting hair(c), Second man talking(r)

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‘Barbers and tattoo artists are getting wayyyy too out of hand’: Barber says he expects a 40% tip from customers

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Chris Brown with Uber Eats bag over green background with text "$1 TIP ???"

chris brown uber eats tip

‘Not the first time I’ve heard this!’: Uber Eats driver says he delivered to Chris Brown’s house. His tip was $1

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

server shows the effort workers will put in if they make livable wage

server tipped life

‘They don’t realize the unnecessary bending over we do for the tip!’: Viewers divided after server shows the effort workers will put in if they make livable wage

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Finger at tip screen(l), Woman thinking(c), Card in front of screen(r)

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Anti-tip customers rally around skip button, sparking debate

Viewers divided after ex-server of 3 years says Black customers don't tip

No Tips

‘I can 100% attest to this’: Viewers divided after ex-server of 3 years says Black customers don’t tip

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‘Toxic trait’: Viewers divided after woman says she’ll still tip ’20-25%’ even if her service was poor at restaurants

Woman talking into a subway card(l+r), Tip bowl(c)

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‘I agree 100% with her’: Woman shares if she has to go up to counter to order, she won’t tip. Here’s why

Customer buys water at self-checkout. She’s asked to leave a tip

Self Check Out Tip

‘Who is this even going to?’: Customer buys water at self-checkout. She’s asked to leave a tip

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‘It’s always been an option’: Fine print about tipping on Cheesecake Factory menu leaves customers divided

Customer says ipad suggested 69% tip option for kid's haircut

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‘$31 for a 20 min trim is pretty expensive already’: Customer says tablet suggested 69% tip option for son’s haircut

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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Charlotte Colombo

Woman reveals why she won't be tipping anymore unless it's a hairstylist, or restaurants

No Tip

‘I’m not paying people to do the job they signed up for’: Woman reveals that she’ll only be tipping  hairstylists, restaurants from now on

Pizza Hut customer says delivery driver texted her to complain that she didn’t leave a tip

Pizza Hut Order

‘No, I tipped online’: Pizza Hut customer says delivery driver texted her to complain that she didn’t leave a tip

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