Are We Tipping Too Much? How Much Is Too Much? & How Tipping Really Works in Restaurants

Should you tip 10%? 20%? or Nothing at all? Restaurant Owner Mateo Saina and Editorial Director Dominique McMullan debate the confusing expectations around tipping in Ireland. From feeling judged at coffee counters to whether families with kids should pay more this is a straight-talking look at tipflation, fairness, and the future of service culture Mateo shares how tipping works at his own restaurant and why he prefers cash tips. Dominique reflects on her time as a waitress and how big groups and messy tables affect tipping expectations Broadcast on 27/06/2025 Subscribe to Ireland AM for more exclusive videos: https://bit.ly/4cZifj3 FOLLOW US:   / irelandamvmtv     / irelandamvmtv     / irelandamvmtv   MORE ABOUT IRELAND AM: Welcome to the official Ireland AM Channel! We are Ireland's biggest breakfast show live weekdays from 7am-10am & weekends from 9am-12pm on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Join us as we explore various news topics of interests while guests open up for interviews that cover a multitude of subjects such as politics, food and human interest! #IrelandAM #Tipflation