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<p>Imagine you’ve just finished a delicious dinner in Tokyo and you’re impressed with impeccable service. You pull cash out of your pocket for a tip, and the waitperson looks uncomfortable. They refuse the tip, but you insist, leaving it on the table when they don’t accept. The next thing you know, they’re chasing you down the street to return your money. What on earth is going on? In this scenario, you’ll likely find that you’ve made a tipping faux pas.</p>

<p>Imagine you’ve just finished a delicious dinner in Tokyo and you’re impressed with impeccable service. You pull cash out of your pocket for a tip, and the waitperson looks uncomfortable. They refuse the tip, but you insist, leaving it on the table when they don’t accept. The next thing you know, they’re chasing you down the street to return your money. What on earth is going on? In this scenario, you’ll likely find that you’ve made a tipping faux pas.</p>