Description: “What we’re seeing now nationwide is something that is known as ‘tipflation’ … at every opportunity we’re being presented with a tablet that’s asking us how much we’d like to tip,” said etiquette expert Thomas Farley, also known as “Mister Manners.”

Source: CNBC.com – video report

Date: Apr 01, 2023

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/01/how-tipping-in-the-united-states-got-out-of-control.html

Questions for discussion:

• Summarize the history of tipping inflation, as described in the article.
• How does tipping policy affect pricing and profitability for businesses?
• Do you think the current consumer thinking about tipping will continue for a long time to come?