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Air-Conditioning Technician: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip request when an air-conditioning technician visited.
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Unexpected places and tipping practices
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retail
Vape Shop: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request at a vape shop.
online
Iron-Infusion Clinic: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A patient reported being given a QR code to tip the registered nurse who administered an iron infusion.
online
Parkinson’s Foundation Donation Page: Organization Not Named
Online · Reported
While making a $100 memorial donation, a donor reported suggested tips beginning at 15% for staff and volunteers.
counter
Bakery: Two-Croissant Purchase
Location not reported · Reported
A bakery customer reported a tip request after two croissants were placed in a paper bag.
other
Window Cleaning Service: $600 Job
Location not reported · Reported
A customer said a window cleaner appeared to wait for a tip after a $600 job that took about 45 minutes.
online
Arborist: $1,500 Tree Treatment
Location not reported · Reported
An arborist’s credit-card page reportedly showed both a card fee and a tip option after a $1,500 tree treatment.
online
Online Diffuser-Oil Store: Location Not Reported
Online · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request while buying diffuser oils online.
retail
Convenience Store: Location Not Reported (August 2026)
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at a convenience store.
online
Online Sock Store: Location Not Reported
Online · Reported
A shopper reported a tip option while ordering socks online.
counter
Smog-Check Station: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A driver reported a tip request while paying for a smog check.
counter
Donut Shop: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip request after an employee boxed pre-made donuts.
counter
Paid Concert Coat Check: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A concert attendee reported an additional tip request at a coat check that already charged a fee.
self service
Hotel Self-Serve Water Filler: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A guest reported a tip request at a self-serve hotel water-bottle filler beside a closed bar.
other
Cruise: €20,000 Booking
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter named a roughly €20,000 cruise as an unexpected setting for a tip request.
online
Photographer: Online Booking Page
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip option while booking a local photographer online.
counter
Airport Check-In Desk: MCO
Orlando, FL · Reported
A traveler reported a tip request at a check-in desk at Orlando International Airport.
other
Deadhead Taxi: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A passenger said the company-paid fare was roughly $500 and the driver personally suggested a tip.
other
All-Inclusive Resort: Mexico
Location not reported · Reported
A guest named an all-inclusive resort in Mexico as an unexpected place where a tip was requested.
other
Medical Spa: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A patient reported a tip request at a medical spa or laser-hair-removal clinic.
retail
Plushie and Trinket Store: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper reported a tip prompt after a cashier scanned two retail items.
online
Online Hoodie Store: $100 Purchase
Online · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request on a $100 hoodie order that also charged shipping.
retail
Tobacco Store: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at a tobacco store.
online
Online Custom Dress-Pants Store: Location Not Reported
Online · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request while ordering custom-made dress pants online.