I'm working on an article for Nat Geo on the spread of tipping culture in the US and how it's expanded from the typical service industries. I'm looking to answer the following questions but also to include examples of unusual sectors that ask for tips. - Tipping has long been a part of American culture. Why am I hearing about it now? - What are the changes, and what’s caused them? - Are the arguments pro and against it? Is there wider context that I need to know? - What’s the proper etiquette? Do I always have to tip? What if I’m presented with set options when paying digitally, but want to tip less? - How can I budget for a trip? - Is the situation likely to change? I'd particularly love to hear from those in the more unusual sectors about why they ask for tips. This is for a print mag so no link is given.

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