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gratuity

[gruh-too-i-tee, -tyoo-] / grəˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtju- /


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Increase in the daily gratuity charge on board Celebrity Cruises, with rates now ranging from $19.50 to $24.50 per passenger, following a $1-per-day hike at Carnival Cruise Line.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Chef Ann Ahmed’s more casual follow-up to Khâluna features an extensive menu, and gratuity is already included in the pricing.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

A spokeswoman for Efling Union, the second-largest union in Iceland, says this has led to a number of restaurants in the country asking customers if they want to add a gratuity when they pay.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

The status quo may prevail, tip screens and all, but consumers may begin to decide whether they really want to tip 30% or if they will just skip the gratuity altogether, experts say.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2025

“Yes,” Bacchus said, “although with demigod parties of five or more the gratuity is included, so that wasn’t necessary.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

Luxury cruises are generally all-inclusive, with food, drinks and gratuities factored into the total price.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026

Tipping in the United States has roots in the post-Civil War era, when wealthy Americans traveling to Europe returned with the habit of giving gratuities to workers in service positions.

From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2024

The debate is not restricted to restaurants - gratuities can be offered to many workers including hairdressers, taxi drivers and hotel porters.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2024

In this term alone, they decided that gratuities are no longer a crime that can be prosecuted at the federal level.

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2024

It was not long before they found how quickly their gratuities diminished.

From The Airship "Golden Hind" by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman




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