Has Tipping Gone Too Far? & Why You Don’t Do What You Want

Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia

Education, Social Sciences, Science, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.5 • 4.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

When updating your resume or LinkedIn profile, it’s tempting to use words that make you sound impressive—terms like “world-class” or “team player.” But hiring managers often see those words very differently than you might expect, and they can actually work against you. https://www.linkedin.com/business/talent/blog/product-tips/words-you-should-not-use-on-linkedin-profile-infographic Tipping has become increasingly complicated—and controversial. Requests for tips seem to be everywhere, suggested amounts are rising, and many people feel unsure about what’s appropriate. At the same time, for many workers, tips are essential income. So how much should you really tip? When is it expected—and when is it not? Michael Lynn, professor of services marketing at Cornell University and author of The Psychology of Tipping: Scientific Insights for Services Customers, Workers, and Managers (https://amzn.to/4drNgyH), explains the science behind tipping, what influences how much people give, and how both customers and workers can better navigate this evolving system. There are probably things you’ve thought about doing—but haven’t. Speaking up in a conversation. Making a change in your career. Taking a risk that feels important. Often, the biggest barrier isn’t ability—it’s permission. Dr. George James, licensed therapist and consultant, and author of I Give Myself Permission: Take Risks. Be Imperfect. Live Boldly (https://amzn.to/41fjiqb), explains why people hold themselves back, how those internal limits form, and what it takes to move past them and take action on what matters. You’ve probably heard a driver say, “That motorcycle came out of nowhere—I didn’t see it.” It sounds like an excuse, but there’s actually a real reason this happens—and it’s something every driver should understand. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3482468/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLANET VISIONARIES : We love the Planet Visionaries podcast! In partnership with The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative. Listen or watch on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you are listening to this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:03.1	Today on something you should know, words that should not be on your resume, but likely are.
1:10.1	Then, tipping. Seems like everyone today is asking for a
1:13.8	tip, and customers are getting fed up. Almost every restaurant today will ask you for a tip when you
1:20.9	get restaurant carryout. The fact is, surveys tell us that only about 25% of consumers say they usually
1:27.4	are often tip.
1:28.3	It's not a norm if three-quarters of the country isn't doing it.
1:32.3	Also, why drivers of cars have so much trouble seeing bikes and motorcycles,
1:37.3	and why we deny ourselves the things we really want to do, and how to do them anyway.
1:43.3	The stories we tell ourselves about who you are, what you can do, what you shouldn't do,
1:48.8	based off of all the different parts and roles we play in our life, sometimes they're true,
1:53.4	but sometimes they're not, and we have to examine it so that we can give ourselves permission.
1:57.9	All this today on something you should know. Hey, it's Hillary Frank from the
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