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tipping debate

The unspoken tipping etiquette at restaurants, salons, and, now, massage parlors often have people arguing about how things are "out of control" when it comes to giving a tip for a service.

A person shared on Reddit that they were recently asked to tip between 30% to 50% after having massage therapy services for two people, and users are saying they've never seen a tip suggestion so high.

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Tipping etiquette is a regular point of contention in different parts of the world. In the U.S., we worry about whether we should tip 18% or 20% or if we should tip at all. One Reddit post shows many draw the line at tipping in fake cash bills.

Adding to the tipping culture dispute, a Redditor recently shared that a customer at their job "tipped" them $1 million in the most infuriating way — with a fake bill — and thousands have so many ways they suggest to pay it forward.

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There is no shortage of opinions on the topic of tipping in Canada, but someone who recently moved here from Europe is asking how to deal with the tipping culture in Toronto after having a rough experience at a local restaurant.

Tipping around 18% or more might be the norm or bare minimum expectation for some people, but seems to have come as quite a shock in comparison to this customer's experience at restaurants across the pond.

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"How much should you tip?" is always a controversial question, one where many North Americans' answers differ. However, it looks like some bars and restaurants are already adding mandatory tips…and they don’t stop at 18%.

Reddit user TheUrbanBigfoot posted a photo of his dinner receipt after eating out in Hartford, CT. The check looks like any other, with all the items listed next to the prices, until you get to the end and see a "gratuity" section in bold letters.

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Tipping in Canada is becoming increasingly popular across various industries, but did you know that some people tip their flight crew?

Many industries have embraced and normalized tipping in Toronto. Nevertheless, Narcity spoke with a Toronto pilot, Candice*, who told us all the juicy information regarding tipping on planes.

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