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The New 20%: Tipping in the Age of Apps, Uber and Service Charges

When it comes to tipping in restaurants, a recent survey from CreditCards.com finds that 4 out of 5 Americans always give a tip. Tipping, in theory, rewards good service with a small gift of extra payment. But these days gratuities seem more expected than optional and begs the question of how much to tip and to whom. In this hour, we’ll get guidance on the changing etiquette of tipping and we want to hear from you -- what's your tipping philosophy?
Scott Shafer
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When it comes to tipping in restaurants, a recent survey from CreditCards.com finds that 4 out of 5 Americans always give a tip. Tipping, in theory, rewards good service with a small gift of extra payment. But these days gratuities seem more expected than optional and opinions differ widely about whom and how much to tip. In this hour, we’ll get guidance on the changing etiquette of tipping and we want to hear from you — what’s your tipping philosophy?

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Guests:
Matt Schulz, senior industry analyst, CreditCards.com
Paolo Lucchesi, editor, San Francisco Chronicle Food & Wine Section

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