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Opinion

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David Hudnall

What happened when a Kansas City coffee shop eliminated tipping | Opinion

What happened when a Kansas City coffee shop eliminated tipping | Opinion
A Crossroads cafe’s no-tipping policy was intended to simplify the customer experience. It didn’t exactly go like that. From David Hudnall:
April 29, 2026 at 8:33 AM

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Editorial: Smile, you're on candid camera. Whether you like it or not
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Commentary: With God on our side, we must fight against this administration's unholy warfare
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