We ask for Patch’s exclusive feature Block Talk, in part because many of the people depend on tips — think waitstaff, bartenders, hotel valets and bellhops, and other hospitality and service workers — lost a large chunk of their income during the pandemic.
At the same time, a new service industry emerged with grocery and package delivery services. Health care providers started making house calls again. Tips became a popular expression of gratitude for essential workers providing services while many others were sheltered at home. And sometimes, gratuities are automatically added.
Do You Tip? How Much? Who Gets Or Doesn’t Get A Tip? [Block Talk]
