Is tipping an expression of gratitude or a mandatory payment?

Is tip part of the chargeable fee? Is it mandatory or is it a social norm? If the institution expects the customer to tip, why not add that on the original bill?

Isn't the client paying for the product and service already? I love a gesture of appreciation for a good service , but if it's expected how can it be a gesture of gratitude.?

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AngelJade · 22-25, F

I see it as [b]T[/b]o [b]I[/b]nsure [b]P[/b]rompt [b]S[/b]ervice...as I have been to restaurants where Tips are included mandatory and the servers simply ignore you and good luck trying to ask for a manager because you'll be waiting an extra 30+ minutes simply to complain about the poor service.

It is getting out of hand though, when you go to drive through fast food place and they want you to leave a tip. I am not going to tip for someone simply doing their job.

Places like that are getting way out of hand.

I only tip when someone actually takes my order, brings my food and does that kind of work as that way I can ask questions.

If I order it myself, drive through or inside then sit down and then clean up my own table I see no point in tipping.

I used to be a server at a Fancy Mexican restaurant and I had no problem earning lots in tips. Many employee's though don't want to work they will talk to friends and avoid annoying customers then complain about getting screwed on the tip.

4meAndyou · F

@AngelJade That strikes home. I think the most shocking thing that happened to me as regards tipping was when I went into a sub shop and ordered at the counter, then waited for the order so that I could take it home. The counter lady [i]asked[/i] for a tip. !!!!!😶‍🌫️

Renkon · 36-40, M

@AngelJade With your comment, you hit the nail on the head.
People are increasingly thinking tipping mandatory, and it can occasionally go out of hand.

AngelJade · 22-25, F

@4meAndyou Exactly, they did their job of making a sandwich no reason we need to tip for that.