Restaurant owners in the World Cup cities are taking matters into their own hands regarding fears that customers will not tip.
For those who might not be aware, tipping culture is not popular in different countries around the globe. In some, it's insulting, while in others, it's considered a good gesture. But in places like the US, Canada, and Mexico, it's commonly observed to tip waiters and servers.
Since many foreign tourists are traveling across the globe to watch the matches, restaurant owners fear that they might be left out, so they've opted to take matters into their own hands. This is why they're implementing mandatory, automatic 20% gratuities on guest checks to protect service staff earnings during every tournament.
Business owners feel this is the right way to go about the situation, considering the huge influx of soccer fans from around the world.