I have completely changed my feelings on ripping
My dad was a habitual $2 tipper as I grew up. $10 bill, $2 tip. $50 bill, $2 tip. He would WORK the servers too. I always promised that I would be a generous tipper after dealing with that growing up.
I have always tipped 20-100% on dine-in experiences (100% may be $5 on a $5 order, or something like that). I’ve always felt good doing it. I still tip while eating out at a sit down restaurant. However, I’m getting more comfortable not tipping a dime on self-employed individuals. For instance, my dog groomer charged me the usual $70 and I sent $70 by Venmo. An hour later, our dog sitter charged $50 for 2 nights and I sent her $50 by Venmo.
I also haven’t tipped any hotel housekeepers in at least 5 years. Why would you give them extra? Would you pay the Walmart cashier 18% extra for ringing you up?
Would you give your car salesman an 18% tip for finding the car you’re looking for?
Would you give your realtor 18% for representing you?
The entire thing is insane. I was looking at getting some laundry done through Poplin. I changed my mind because I saw that tips are a huge part of their business model.
I’m just sick of the entire thing.