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Johnny Rockets Automatically Adds 15% Gratuity To Takeout Orders

Johnny Rockets added a 15% mandatory gratuity to reader Melissa's takeout order. When she questioned the charge, her server voided the order and awkwardly explained that Johnny Rockets had run out of burgers, fries, and root beer. More »

10:17 AM on Sun Feb 24 2008
By Carey
25,489 views, 185 comments

skycaps

American Airlines Skycaps, Upset With Low Tip, Fill Suitcase With Garbage


Airport skycaps have been admittedly screwed over in recent years. Airlines have imposed $2 curbside check-in fees, but none of that money goes to the skycap. Most people don't know that, and don't tip. More »

11:15 AM on Thu Mar 22 2007
By consumerintern
6,157 views, 78 comments

waiters

Waiters Lobby for 20% Mandatory Tips

Anyone who's ever waited tables knows the agony of the crappy tip. But should diners be forced to pay mandatory 20% tips? More »

11:34 AM on Mon Sep 18 2006
By consumerist.com
3,616 views, 41 comments

tips

Tip or Sign the Slip?

Tipping, a venerated system of checks and balances that rewards good service and punishes bad, is under attack, or is it evolution? More »

1:33 PM on Thu Jun 1 2006
By popkin
228 views, 15 comments