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Houston Family Gets Locked Inside Restaurant For Leaving Bad Tip

Posted 05.04.2012

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Houston resident Jasmine Marks learned a valuable tip on restaurant gratuity while eating out with her family last week. According to NCB affiliat...

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Customer Leaves Two Cent Tip Along With "My 2 Cents" Note

The Huffington Post | Katherine Bindley | Posted 05.01.2012

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There are all kinds of ways to convey to a server at a restaurant that you're displeased with the service: there's giving less than a 10 percent tip, ...

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Hair Salon Etiquette 101

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Gratuity, Hair Salon, Haircut, Hair Products, Stylist, Haircare, Style News
Lisa Mirza Grotts

How much should I tip the shampoo person? Is it okay to eat while having my hair done? Good questions! If you ever feel unsure about salon etiquette, simply ask!

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When Tipping Costs More Than It Should...

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 03.07.2012

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You might have experienced confusion about how much to tip a porter or bartender, especially while traveling. Tipping policies vary according to place...

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Dave Jamieson

Bill Would Outlaw Tip-Skimming By Hotels, Restaurants

HuffingtonPost.com | Dave Jamieson | Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: Hotels, Low-Wage Workers, Workers, Restaurants, Employment, Jobs, Gratuity, Rhode Island, Providence, Legislation, Restaurant-Lobby, Business News

A bill introduced in Rhode Island's legislature this week would prevent restaurants and hotels in the state from pocketing portions of the "service fe...

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Catherine New

White Glove Indicator: Doorman Bonuses Mirror Brightening Economy

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine New | Posted 12.23.2011

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NEW YORK, N.Y. -- If holiday tipping is one indicator of where the economy is headed, then the doormen of Greenwich Village have good news: Tips are u...

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Tips For Tipping Etiquette [GRAPHIC]

The Huffington Post | Posted 10.15.2011

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The etiquette of tipping has always been tricky, and in this economy, people may be more sensitive to it than ever. Depending on the personal servi...

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Concierge Etiquette: Quick Tips For Getting Better Service

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 09.10.2011

Read More: Gratuity, Household Services, Special Occasions, Concierge Etiquette, Travel Accommodations, Gift Assistance, Hotel Staff, Dining Reservations, Style News
Lisa Mirza Grotts

One of the advantages of a good hotel is the assistance of a terrific concierge. Whether you need hard-to-get theatre tickets or dinner reservations, this member of the hotel staff can be invaluable.

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Food Tipping: Gratuity Guide From The Sommelier To The Sushi Bar

Posted 05.25.2011

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Ever wondered what the pizza guy should be tipped? Or the host at a restaurant? After we put out our global tipping guide, we realized just how polari...

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Restaurant Tipping Around The World: 25 Countries' Gratuity Protocol

The Huffington Post | Joe Daly | Posted 05.25.2011

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Daniel Maurer at Grub Street recently covered the findings of a new French study that found that people dining to songs with "pro-social" lyrics are 1...

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Wine Basics: Drinking, Serving, and Tasting Wines

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Robert Parker, Sommelier, Wine Temperature, In Vino Veritas, Wine Tasting Room Etiquette, Wine Tasting Room, Aromas, Wine Steward, Wine Goblet, Gratuity, Wine Etiquette, Red Wine Glass, Wine, Crystal, White Wine Glass, Bouquet, In Wine the Truth, Clean Palate, Corkage, Decanter, Tannins, Oxygenate, Stemware, Spittoons, Rick Walker, Festival Del Sole, Food News
Lisa Mirza Grotts

A general understanding of the art of drinking, serving, and tasting will add greatly to your enjoyment of this alcoholic beverage. Like most things, the more you learn about wine, the more fascinating the subject becomes.

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Business Entertaining Over a Meal: Etiquette for Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Cocktails, Lunch, Business Entertainment, Reservation, Meal, Dinner, Tip, Afternoon Tea, Host, Gratuity, Guest, Style News
Lisa Mirza Grotts

As a host, it's your duty to handle the smallest of details, from the reservation to the menu to the tip. Whichever meal you choose, each presents an occasion to entertain for business outside the office.

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