World Cup tourists are falling in love with America — except when it comes to tipping
LA Times—International fans flocking to the United States for the World Cup are discovering American culture with delight, from the sprawling suburbs of Inglewood to the street food of major cities. The LA Times documented how Inglewood has transformed into a global hub with fans from dozens of countries mixing at bars and restaurants. However, the tipping culture is creating friction: NYC restaurants are pushing back against World Cup tourists who are skipping gratuities, a custom unfamiliar to many Europeans and South Americans.
- LA Times — Inglewood transformed into international hub as World Cup fans from dozens of countries converge
- Axios — International fans discovering and delighting in American culture across host cities
- New York Post — NYC restaurants fighting back as World Cup tourists skip tips — a custom foreign to many visitors