Is tipping getting out of control? Many consumers say yes

NEW YORK — Across the U.S., there’s a silent frustration brewing about an age-old practice that many say is getting out of hand: tipping.

Some fed-up consumers are posting rants on social media complaining about tip requests at drive-thrus, while others say they’re tired of being asked to leave a gratuity for a muffin or a simple cup of coffee at their neighbourhood bakery. What’s next, they wonder — are we going to be tipping our doctors and dentists, too?