Jules Martinez Hirst

founder of Etiquette Consulting Inc.

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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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