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Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Chrissy Teigen and celebrities to join restaurant workers for One Fair Wage's Server for an Hour' dinner in NYC | amNewYork

Chrissy Teigen and other celebrities will serve at a One Fair Wage dinner in NYC to raise awareness and support for living wages for service workers.
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

25 Customers Who Left Restaurant Workers Wondering If They Just Escaped A Cult

I've worked in just about every role you can have in a restaurant - chosting, serving, bartending. And if you've been in the industry, you know: You meet every kind of guest. The sweet one. The creepy one. The rude one. The cheeky one. And then...there are the ones who make you wonder, How has this person made it this far in life without setting something on fire?
Food & drink
Science
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Restaurant Staff Really Can't Stand This One Gen Z Habit - Tasting Table

Some Gen Z individuals often respond to direct questions with an expressionless, nonverbal stare, disrupting social and service interactions.
#tipping
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Mental health

A Woman Went Viral For Not Tipping On A $350 Hair Service, So We Asked Hairstylists To Weigh In

fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Mental health

A Woman Went Viral For Not Tipping On A $350 Hair Service, So We Asked Hairstylists To Weigh In

more#tipping
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Only voluntary' tips are exempt from taxes, IRS clarifies

Only voluntary, nonnegotiable tips qualify for exclusion from taxable income; mandatory service charges or required gratuities do not qualify.
#customer-service
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Food & drink

29 Customers Who May Just Be The Dumbest People On The Planet (And That's Saying Something)

fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Everyday cooking

Cashiers Are Speaking Up About The Weirdest Things Customers Have Done, And I'm Questioning Humanity

fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Food & drink

29 Customers Who May Just Be The Dumbest People On The Planet (And That's Saying Something)

fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Everyday cooking

Cashiers Are Speaking Up About The Weirdest Things Customers Have Done, And I'm Questioning Humanity

more#customer-service
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

People Are Sharing Their Wildest "I'm Never Coming Here Again" Stories, And Ewwwww, WTF

Reddit user agreatday2434 recently asked, "What happened at a public place that made you say, 'I'm never coming here again'?"
Dining
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

Brian Chesky: AI-Impacted Workers Will Find Work With Airbnb | Entrepreneur

Hospitality and service jobs will remain largely human-driven and safe from AI displacement for the next five to ten years, creating new service job opportunities.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

No tax on tips and overtime: Full list of 68 jobs eligible for the write-off under Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

The No Tax on Tips provision allows eligible employees to deduct tip and overtime income up to $25,000 and expands certain employer payroll tax credits.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Restaurant Workers Are Sharing The Wildest Things A Customer Has Ever Ordered On The Job

Restaurant customers often make bizarre and unexpected food requests, leading to confusion for service staff.
Dining
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

If You Order Your Drink Like This, You Might Be Sending The Wrong Message - Tasting Table

Engaging with your server improves the dining experience and shows respect.
#tipping-culture
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Typography

To Tip Your Tour Guide? The Epitome Of Tipping Culture. Being Forced To Tip A QR Code In Advance? Hell Itself. - Above the Law

fromConde Nast Traveler
5 months ago
Europe news

Tipping in Italy: A Guide to Aperitivo Hour, Espresso Bars, and Trattorias

Tipping in Italy is appreciated but not required, functioning more as a gesture of gratitude for good service.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Silicon Valley food

It's out of control': the fight against US tip-creep'

The tipping culture in the US is being questioned and challenged as people's habits and expectations shift post-pandemic.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Typography

To Tip Your Tour Guide? The Epitome Of Tipping Culture. Being Forced To Tip A QR Code In Advance? Hell Itself. - Above the Law

more#tipping-culture
Business
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

He Went From $471K in Debt to Teaching Others How to Succeed | Entrepreneur

Owning mistakes and transforming them into learning opportunities can lead to helping others succeed in their businesses.
LA food
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

There's Only One Correct Way to Get Your Server's Attention. And It's Probably Not What You're Doing.

Polite communication enhances dining experiences and eases the server's workload.
Cocktails
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I've been a bartender for over 10 years. Here are 11 things I wish customers would stop doing.

Customers should avoid shouting at bartenders or waving cash to get service.
It's important to know your order before approaching a busy bar.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

No Tax on Tips Act Shows Congress Can't Even Fix Easy Things

Trump's campaign promise to exempt tips from federal income taxes gained bipartisan support and was approved by the Senate unanimously.
NYC politics
fromEater
1 year ago

Congress Is Poised to Pass 'No Taxes on Tips' Legislation. But What Does That Actually Mean?

Bipartisan support for 'no taxes on tips' legislation aims to exempt certain workers from federal taxes on tips.
Relationships
fromVulture
5 months ago

Below Deck Down Under Recap: Thin Ice

Alesia excels in handling drama and romance with composure, showcasing a refreshing presence in reality television.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

I Own an Upscale Restaurant. I Want to Institute a Ban That Could Anger My Customers.

Banning young children in restaurants may reduce disruptions but risks backlash from families and could affect business reputation.
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