perquisite
noun

- a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages especially

- a customary benefit received in addition to a regular income

- a customary tip

Merriam-Webster /  Collins Dictionary

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ORIGIN

In the mid 15th century "perquisite" meant “property acquired other than by inheritance” and derives from Medieval Latin perquisitum “thing gained, profit”.

The general meaning “any incidental profit, gain, or fee on top of regular wages” is evidenced by the 1560s.

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE NO-TIP BUTTON

You may be interested that the placement of a ‘no tip’ button on a payment interface exploits a sense of guilt that the guest may not have otherwise felt and makes him/her more likely to leave a tip.

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SYNONYMS

additional benefit, a little something extra, alms, benefaction, bonus, contribution, donation, fringe benefit, gratuity, gravy, largesse, offering, perk, PERQUISITE, recompense, reward, sweetener, tip

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SMUGGLE OWAD into a conversation today, say something like:

“PERQUISITES in addition to basic salary are common incentives in many companies.”

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