r/EndTipping

I recently went to a restaurant where the tab was $104 so I left $15 for the tip and thanked the waiter for her service. The service was good because the waiter was pretty attentive and friendly. As I’m writing the total down on the receipt with the $15 tip, the waiter then asks me directly how the service was and if there was any issues and I said no. This was the first time I encountered this, and I thought it was kinda rude to inquire like that or try to embarrass me in front of my girl as if I gave a terrible tip when in reality I essentially gave 15% and a $15 tip for an hour of dining and minimal orders / friendliness on our end I would say it is pretty decent/generous since people don’t leave anything. It also felt as if she was trying to make me feel bad or elbow me for more money as if I gave $5. Has anyone else ever experienced this the waiter sees the tip and inquires about the service?

So I frequent a local coffee shop. They have good coffee and delicious pastries. They obviously have the stupid tip screen on the tablet but they also have tip jars on the counters that usually have fun things on them.

For example there’ll be a little sign that says vote for your favorite! And one jar will be s’mores and the other one will be snickers or something. It’s cute and I’ll usually drop a dollar in one.

Anyway I ordered my coffee and hit no tip as I intended to drop a dollar in one of the jars when the barista noticed I hit no tip and immediately made a sour face and his attitude changed. He ignored me the entire time I was in the shop. Ok buddy you were gonna get something in cash but now you get nothing.

The entitlement has to stop.

Coming from a post-Soviet country to the U.S. and working as a waiter now makes me feel like I’m literally robbing people, and it gives me joy because it’s legal and considered completely normal here. I’m 19, and this is literally my first job. I have no skills, no degree, nothing. My total hourly rate is at least $35 after tax. On Saturdays and holidays it goes above $50 for an 8 hour shift.

You are getting scammed, folks, and it’s crazy how normal it is to tip 20% for very average service and relatively little work done. I just wanted to share the perspective of someone who grew up in an environment where tipping is considered extra and rarely goes above 10%.

Now I’m on the other side, and it all just feels absurd!

I don't give a fuck. Fuck tipping. It's stupid

I spent 8 nights in Hollywood and 18 nights in Vegas

Like the post says I didn't tip at all

In Hollywood I returned to a place I didn't tip at and once again I didn't tip. Guess what, as expected I got away with it both times. The second time I rocked up the worker I didn't tip was there, hahaha. He walked off when he saw me so he wouldn't have to serve me. Fair enough, I'm not fussed

Was out drinking beer one night. Had four. All at the same venue. I tipped zero dollars every time. Got served just fine every time meaning I was treated no differently

I drank beer another night. Once again I tipped nothing every time. First beer, zero dollars. Second beer, got served like a normal person by the same worker and once again I tipped zero dollars. Third beer, I could tell that worker was refusing to serve me. It was obvious I was being ignored. He then started a conversation with another customer. Then another worker served me. I tipped zero dollars. Then as soon as I was served the worker ignoring me ended his conversation and resumed work. Also with this third beer I didn't realise that they held onto my card. 5 minutes later the worker comes up to me with my card and says "Is this yours, I forgot to give it back." It was mine. I checked via the internet and thankfully he didn't add on a tip without me knowing. But a quick Google search shows that if you don't tip they sometimes won't return your card. Very uncool of them. Because of this I didn't get another beer. Would of had one more otherwise. But the positive is the drinks were very expensive. 14 US dollars just for a beer. Was a live music venue hence the high price. I saved money via not buying a fourth beer

The two drinking stories were in Vegas

Also in Vegas I went to one food place something like 7 or 8 times. Tipped zero dollars every time. As expected all good, nothing really happened. They even said "Welcome back" every time then I was treated fine, hahaha. They must get told to say "Welcome back" to anyone that returns. One night here me and the worker chatted a lot. I sit at bars for quicker food service. As usual I tipped nothing. Then another time when he was there we barely chatted but outside of that service was fine. So he would of known I don't tip because the other time so he figured he won't bother having friendly chit chat with me. Fair enough. I'm not fussed

Best part about tipping is it's not a legal requirement so me and anyone else who doesn't want to tip doesn't have to

I'm from Australia by the way. Did a post a year ago in here also. Was in Vegas for 9 days last year and I didn't tip either

I feel and believe that tipping is stupid. One country in the world has the system so yep, I'm not gonna care about a stupid system. I also feel it's completely wrong for a customer to have to pay a worker their wages. I also know that workers get more than an average wage via tips so they're all for the system. And just say I'm wrong about that last point I really don't care. Their bosses should pay them an hourly wage like the rest of the world

Morals of the story. If you don't want to tip then don't. Never feel bad, pressured or guilted into doing it. Also it's not a legal requirement so it's your legal right to not tip. Also because it's not a legal requirement there is basically nothing they can do. You'll get away with leaving zero dollars basically

Also know they want a 20% tip based off the cheque price. I don't care. Also sometimes I'd spend just 15 seconds with workers to place my order. I was a solo traveller and a lot of the time 20% of my cheques was 4 to 8 US dollars. Give them that for 15 seconds of work, hahaha. I don't think so. Also it takes 15 seconds to sort someone a beer, hahaha. Or 30 seconds max

The tipping system is massively broken. Fuck tipping

Was just made aware that my server faked my tip to increase it. I tipped 18%, which is more than I usually do but not 39%. Will be calling them to complain and seek remedy. Any ... tips?

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i only do these rarely and usually outside the usa so it was never an issue but i have a trip in nyc and booked a $400 hair treatment that i've been saving up for. and their website says standard gratuity is 18%?? i don't understand why i need to pay more, i am already paying 400. is it ok if i dont pay it? it stresses me so much because im on tight budget. i wanted to get my nails done too but seems if you don't give 20% tip on nails you are a demon? how bad is it if i dont tip?? sorry if i sound dumb i am just not used to this at all and it seems bizarre to me

More and more studies are showing there is strong anti-tipping sentiment among the younger generation. Wonder how long that has to be the case before the restaurant industry realizes they're self-sabotaging.

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.

We eat out at restaurants about 5 times per year - Mother’s Day, birthdays, and the occasional time the in-laws want a decent dinner…

It’s Mother’s Day, and we went out for dinner - nothing super fancy, and we were a party of 5.

We get through dinner, I get the check.. I don’t leave a tip.

4 adults, 1 child. The total was $127. Your ingredients don’t cost more than other restaurants that serve chicken and seafood… you can pay your staff more than the state minimum of (I think it’s) about $4.

But you refuse - the state restaurant lobby worked their asses off to keep server pay super low.

Don’t glare at me for not tipping, glare at the owner of your restaurant for keeping the shitty times rolling.

I was just glad she didn’t follow us out and ask for a tip.

If I’m standing up to order premade food, I’m not tipping. I went to a local bakery where five staff members were idle, yet the owner had to force them to assist me. When I chose not to tip for the 10-second task of closing a lid, they straight up didn't box my order. Since when did a tip become a requirement for the staff to actually do their jobs?