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The ABCs of tipping in an expensive city

Peak Web August 1, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer A few weeks ago, I went out with a couple friends for dinner at a newer restaurant in our neighbourhood. The food was great, and service was amazing, but what surprised me the most was the numbers we saw on the bill. Prices for everything in Vancouver are through the roof nowadays, but shrinkflation wasn’t the reason for my shock. Before we paid, they made sure to inform us we didn’t need to add a tip to our bills. This was something I’d never seen before at a sit-down restaurant, and it comes to mind…

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Tipping reminds us how workers are underpaid

Peak Web November 10, 2022

By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Each country has their own understanding of tipping within their society. While some countries don’t practice tipping by cultural standards, others, such as Canada, encourage it through rules or legislation around tipping. To an extent,…

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