Dossier
diners
Coverage of diners in the Nexus archive.
- Restaurant owners reveal the biggest mistake diners make before ordering
Diners often ask servers for recommendations, but restaurant professionals say these questions might not yield the best suggestions.
- Brutal calorie warning that calls out diners at all-you-can-eat restaurant sparks outrage: 'This is so dystopian'
A brutal calorie warning at an all-you-can-eat restaurant has sparked public outrage, with critics describing the policy as 'dystopian.' The warning directly addresses diners, raising concerns about health and consumer experience.
- Diners push back against pressure to give undeserving tips — as digital prompts fuel intense backlash
Over a third of diners are avoiding preset tip options on digital platforms by entering custom tip amounts, reflecting growing resistance to perceived pressure for undeserving tips. The backlash against automated prompts highlights dissatisfaction with forced tipping practices.