A Guide to Tipping at NYC cafes and bars

WNYC News | Apr 7

New York City has one of the largest service industries in the country, and tipping has always been a part of that.

But with tipping expected at way more places now, the rules of who to tip and how much has gotten more complicated.

All Things Considered producer Elizabeth Shwe did some digging and talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson about tipping etiquette in the city.

You can read Elizabeth's column on tipping etiquette in WNYC Gothamist's newsletter Looped In.

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