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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 16 MIN

Tipping has gotten out of hand. A University of Kansas professor suggests how to fix it

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Tips were once reserved for hospitality services like bars and restaurants, but now more businesses are adding tip options — and the suggested amount has increased. University of Kansas associate professor Rob Waiser discusses the change tip culture and what businesses should consider before making the ask.

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