Eli R. Wilson

sociologist and author of “Front of the House, Back of the House: Race and Inequality in the Lives of Restaurant Workers”

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As more restaurants ask for tips and service fees, it can be hard to know where gratuity really counts. Here’s your go-to guide.

More businesses are requesting tips. Do you always have to give one?

As more restaurants ask for tips and service fees, it can be hard to know where gratuity really counts. Here’s your go-to guide.

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