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"Jessica Rosa, a server at a pizzeria in Newport, Rhode Island, appreciates when customers nudge dishes her way because, at five-foot-two, she sometimes can’t reach across tables; small, helpful gestures are welcome. Still, she cautions that presenting a leaning tower of saucy plates and cutlery often forces servers to take extra risk and mental load while juggling tasks for multiple tables, and reminds diners that letting staff clear is part of the service—“that’s what you’re tipping us for.”" - ByMaggie Hennessy