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In recent years, American restaurant-goers have been leaving smaller tips, reflecting a broader cultural shift that some might argue is long overdue. According to data from Toast, a company that provides point-of-sale systems to restaurants, the overall tipping average for U.S. restaurants was 18.8% in the third quarter of 2024. This marks a decline from previous years, with tipping rates slipping from 19% in 2022 and 19.2% in 2021…