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Gratuity vs. Tip
Gratuity
/ɡrəˈtjuːəti/Examples:
A gratuity was added to the bill for excellent service.She left a generous gratuity for the valet before departing.The company gave long-serving employees a gratuity upon retirement.
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Tip
/tɪp/Examples:
'You know, I save money by not tipping.In each blink, you'll find two tips.The man tipped his hat and drove off.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both terms refer to money given as a sign of thanks, but their common usage differs culturally and situationally.
- Gratuity often sounds more formal compared to tip which is used in everyday language.
- A gratuity can sometimes be automatically included in services, especially in large group bills, while a tip is usually given as a voluntary action.
- Gratuity is used more in legal or formal contexts, for example, employment benefits can sometimes include a gratuity.
- Tip is a word more widely understood and used in various casual contexts, especially in hospitality like restaurants.
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