On average, Canadians are tipping 17.9 per cent on face-to-face purchases, up from 16.6 per cent pre-pandemic, said technology company Square.
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She first started working with Global News Halifax and New Brunswick in 2019, as a Digital Producer for the web team. During that time, she developed a passion for digital storytelling.
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On average, Canadians are tipping 17.9 per cent on face-to-face purchases, up from 16.6 per cent pre-pandemic, said technology company Square.
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