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tips

woman in sunglasses showing screenshot (l) doordash bag (c) woman in shades laughing (r)

‘Just raise the base pay’: DoorDash driver says declining orders with minimum base pay and low tips can threaten ‘Top Dasher’ status

'Guess I'll never be a Top Dasher.'

On May 9, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

Internet Culture
Glass tip jar with coins on table (l) square fancy cash register (r)

‘If a tip is essential it should be in the price’: TikToker calls out Square cash registers over tipping option, sparking debate

'They ask me to tip 1,2 or 3 dollars on a $2 bagel...'

On Apr 12, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
In a TikTok, a man roasts his friend for not tipping when buying coffee.

‘Y’all gotta tip if you can afford it’: TikToker films date hitting ‘no tip’ on coffee order, dividing viewers

The TikToker suggested that non-tippers were red flags.

On Nov 16, 2021 by Tricia Crimmins

Internet Culture IRL
Screenshots from a TikTok where the user leaves a note that reads: 'Heard Doordash is stealing tips. Tipped $6.00 online. Here is extra just in case. Thanks'

‘As a dasher, this warms my heart’: Customer leaves cash tip for apparent DoorDash driver with viral note

'Tipped $6.00 online. Here is extra just in case. Thanks.'

On Sep 3, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

‘I don’t think that’s how it works’: TikToker gives a negative tip due to bad service, dividing viewers

The TikToker assured it was a joke but that didn't stop viewers' outrage.

On Aug 28, 2021 by Jillian Price

IRL
A TikToker collects money via Venmo to tip servers extra.

‘This brought tears to my eyes’: TikToker surprises waiter with crowdfunded Venmo tip

'No. No,' he says in disbelief. 'That's not real life.'

On Aug 23, 2021 by Tricia Crimmins

Internet Culture IRL

Server says pro-Trump family left him a $5 tip with gay slur on it

He says they asked him for a pen during their meal.

On Aug 19, 2020 by Moises Mendez II

IRL Tech
customer low tip mask mandate

Customer tips server 5 cents, blames server for mask mandate on viral receipt

‘Get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.’

On Aug 5, 2020 by Eilish O'Sullivan

IRL

7 LinkedIn mistakes you’re probably making

Chances are, you are not giving your profile the attention it deserves. 

On Feb 9, 2017 by [email protected]

Business Tech

How to spring clean your iPhone in 6 simple steps

Even your phone needs a spring cleaning.

On May 14, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Tech
how to read facebook messages without the other person knowing

How to secretly check Facebook messages without the other person knowing

It's easier than you think.

On Jan 8, 2016 by Mike Wehner

Tech

Your Christmas lights might be killing your Wi-Fi signal

It's the worst present ever.

On Dec 1, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

Tech

A cheapskate’s guide to affordable air travel

8 keys to finding the cheapest vacay.

On Jul 4, 2015 by Jam Kotenko

IRL

5 essential tips for women of color who want to ask for a raise

Women of color are disproportionately affected by the wage gap. Here's some advice for how to fix that in honor of #EqualPayDay.

On Apr 14, 2015 by Lola Bakare

IRL

These 7 unknown websites can save you hundreds on travel

Here's a travel tip: It's not just Google Flights that's revolutionizing the cheap-airfare game.

On Mar 31, 2015 by Scott Keyes

IRL

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