gastreating
Gastreating is a term that describes the act of a restaurant, bar, or other food service establishment intentionally manipulating or withholding information from customers to make them feel more inclined to leave a tip, or to increase the amount of a tip. This can manifest in several ways. One common tactic is to pre-fill tip lines on receipts with suggested amounts, often including higher percentages, which can influence customers who might otherwise calculate a different tip based on service. Another method involves subtly de-emphasizing the option of not leaving a tip or presenting it in a way that makes it seem less acceptable.
Some establishments might train their staff to use persuasive language that encourages tipping, even when the