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You may want to show the employees of your favorite grocery store just how much you appreciate them, but it's important to ask first. Gottsman says to check with the store before offering an employee a cash tip. "Most grocers don't allow their employees to accept gratuity," she said. "They pay them an hourly rate because they are not relying on tips to make an hourly wage. However, during this time, they may change their policy."
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You may want to show the employees of your favorite grocery store just how much you appreciate them, but it’s important to ask first. Gottsman says to check with the store before offering an employee a cash tip. “Most grocers don’t allow their employees to accept gratuity,” she said. “They pay them an hourly rate because they are not relying on tips to make an hourly wage. However, during this time, they may change their policy.”

From delivery drivers to curbside pickups, here is how much to tip during the coronavirus pandemic

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The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot, and that includes gratuity and tipping. To help navigate this terrain, The Active Times enlisted the expertise of Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert, author of “Modern Etiquette for a Better Life” and founder of The Protocol School of Texas. Here’s what you should be leaving for all of the essential workers who are making your daily tasks easier. (Aaliyah Gibson, The Active Times)

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