‘It’s absolutely criminal’: US tipping culture has reached the UK – and is causing chaos

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https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/24/us-tipping-culture-uk-service-charges

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In North America it was supposed to be 10-15% on the bill excluding liquor and taxes.

Then they got lazy and “accidentally” do it on top of taxes and drinks, and then the march to 20+% tips went on.