news El Financiero 2026-09-28

Tipping in Mexico: Gratitude, abuse, or hidden subsidy?

The author examines the growing controversy surrounding tipping culture in Mexico, questioning its evolution from a reward for service into an expected, often involuntary, surcharge.

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