Tipping Culture

Poll - Total Votes: 39

I only tip for a server providing me with personal service like a server at a restaurant, massage

I always tip if it asks me on the iPad if I’d like to

I don’t frequent places that unabashedly ask for a tip when not appropriate

I’m not an American and therefore, tipping is not a culture reality for me

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How did tipping the blue haired cashier with a nose ring at Starbucks become an expectation? I am a big tipper for great service starting 20% and higher. But why am I supposed to tip every person who I come in contact with? These companies can’t pay their employees? What do you think?

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LaLumieri · 51-55, F

This is a good question. Because I'm getting tired of it now. I'm getting tired of going to some supermarkets that have a tip added at the end of your credit card bill.
I'm getting tired of restaurants where I've had to spend car fare to travel back and forth to get the food I want. To then have to now tip 2 people just to give me food to take home. Not even to sit there and be Served I'd almost rather deal with the fees and driver tip on a delivery app rather than just even go pick up the food anymore It's cheaper. And I'm finding that I will avoid restaurants that do this. Also I do think I'm a generous tipper I started 18% depending on the service And if I've actually sat down and got served and go up from there.

carpediem · 61-69, M

@LaLumieri I agree. I tip at restaurants. But I’m tired of being confronted about tipping when I don’t think it’s right. Many places I now avoid as a result.