Tipflation refers to the growing trend of businesses, especially in service industries, adding automatic gratuities or prompting for tips at checkout for tasks that traditionally didn’t warrant them. It benefits companies by boosting revenue and reducing labor costs, while customers often feel pressured to pay extra. This shift has sparked debate over fair tipping norms.
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