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At a restaurant, what does leaving a tip mean?
A tip is money added to the bill for service.
- A discount on the bill
- Extra money for service ✔
- The printed menu price
Why: A tip is also called a gratuity. It is extra money beyond the cost on the bill, often given for service.
Huh, didn't know that: Many people earn part of their pay through tips.
Why did the bill give advice? It had a good tip!
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References
Answer: Extra money for service. A tip is also called a gratuity. It is extra money beyond the cost on the bill, often given for service.
- Figuring out how much to tip files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_building_block_activities_figuring-out-how-much-tip_guide.pdf
A tip, which is also called a gratuity, is money that is left in addition to the cost of the bill.
Checked 2026-10-11.
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