customers feel pressured or unsure when they are presented with preset tipping options at pickup counters.
3. Changing expectations
What was once considered optional can now feel socially expected in some restaurants, cities, or cultures.
WHAT ETIQUETTE EXPERTS SAY
1. There is no universal rule
Tipping for takeout is generally not universally required, but it can be appreciated depending on the circumstances and local customs.
2. Consider the level of service
If employees went out of their way to help you, handled a complicated order, accommodated special requests, or prepared
