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Vehicle Inspection Station: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported being asked to tip during a vehicle inspection transaction.
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Unexpected places and tipping practices
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Botox Clinic: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A patient reported a tip request at a Botox appointment.
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Quick-Lube Shop: $400 Service
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a 15% prompt after a $400 oil, differential, and transfer-case service.
retail
Grocery Store: Eggs Purchase
Location not reported · Reported
A grocery register also used for coffee sales reportedly displayed a tip prompt while the customer bought eggs.
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Plumbing Company: $5,800 Bill
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a 20% request on a $5,800 plumbing bill presented in their kitchen.
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Tree Removal Service: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip request after an almost $800 tree-removal service.
online
Online Product Store: Shipping Fee Plus Tip
Online · Reported
A shopper paying a separate shipping fee reported an additional online tip request.
other
HVAC Installer: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
After a roughly $12,000 HVAC installation, a customer said a tip was clearly expected.
retail
Thrift Store: California
Location not reported, CA · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at an unnamed California thrift store.
self service
KPOT Korean BBQ: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A diner described a location where customers selected and cooked their own food before a tip decision.
retail
Corner Store: Location Not Reported (August 2026)
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at a corner store.
retail
UPS Store: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter named a UPS Store as an unexpected place where a tip was requested.
retail
Farmers’ Market Cookie Booth: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper buying one pre-made cookie for about $6 reported a phone checkout with a tip question.
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Drive-Through Oil Change: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip request after a drive-through oil change.
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Urgent Care Facility: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A patient reported being asked to tip at an urgent care facility.
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Basketball Arena Self-Serve Drink Kiosk: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter said a self-service arena kiosk automatically included a 20% tip and required changing it to $0.
online
Online Coffee Bean Store: Location Not Reported
Online · Reported
A shopper ordering coffee beans as a gift reported a tip request at online checkout.
online
Online Camping Gear Store: Location Not Reported
Online · Reported
A shopper abandoned an online camping-gear order after a tip screen appeared.
other
Stanley Steemer: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip screen on a $500 cleaning bill; a later visit reportedly did not show the screen.
other
Beyer Carpet Cleaning: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a 20% option after an almost $1,000 carpet and upholstery cleaning job.
online
Online Clothing Store: Location Not Reported
Online · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request while placing an online clothing order.
self service
Concert Self-Serve Soda Kiosk: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A concert attendee reported a tip request at a self-service soda kiosk.
retail
Concert Merchandise Booth: $45 Shirt
Location not reported · Reported
A concertgoer buying a $45 shirt reported tip buttons of 20%, 25%, and 30% after the worker retrieved the item.
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Carpet Cleaning Service: In-Home Payment
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a carpet-cleaning tip screen presented inside their home.