Tipping culture is something specific for the entire state, but is it still a thing?Â
After the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of things got out of control, and tipping is definitely one of them. You’re not alone if you’re feeling defeated by the enormous amount of locations that now request tips and the increasing popularity of the proposed suggestions on digital kiosks.
The truth is that people are trying to convince you to tip on everything from groceries to internet marketplaces. It makes sense that you would want to find any justification for not leaving a tip and feel good about it because you don’t have to!
However, nowadays, most big restaurants and fast food chains use tipping as a technique to have their consumers support the cost of paying their staff a fair wage. In many areas, waiters receive as little as $2.13 per hour, depending entirely on the kindness of their patrons. And this is plain cruel and not suitable in today’s world.
I know you’re curious, so without further introduction, let’s take a look at all situations and places where tipping is unnecessary.
18 thoughts on “11 Services Where Tipping Is Unnecessary”
“Tipping is a custom that is unique to America”. THIS IS NOT TRUE. Tipping is more common than you believe, I have traveled a lot and in most countries, waitresses and service people always try to do their best to please us as customers and they expect a tip in exchange. I always tip people because it is a way to show my gratitude. But you are right, people who attend us in restaurants deserve a better base salary rate in America.
Employees must have a fair salary everywhere, including restaurants… Tips should be exceptional, for an exceptional service
Only in America is a fallacy. While traveling in Europe this summer, not only was a “Service Charge” added, there was a line for “Gratuity” at many restaurants.
Tipping is not a rip off as a $10 burger with a $2 tip is just the same as a $12 charge due to the establishment paying a “decent wage”. The business operating cost is going to be passed on to the patron in either case.
I have been to some resturants that big signs were posted all over the place with very large lettes DO NOT TIP WAITERS OR THE WAITERESS’S
I agree wholeheartedly with this article. Only in sit-down restaurants where I am being served. Servers should be paid minimum wages. Like Bernie Sanders advocates minimum should be living wages.
In the UK we seem to have a tipping culture for hotel staff restaurants and coffee shop but I have also been asked for a tip on line from some Charities! Unbelievable.
It seems like they were saying that you should not tip for food delivery service. The driver does receive the tip and the company pays very little to the driver for delivering the items. Sometimes only $2. Maybe the big issue is the delivery companies should pay drivers more so they don’t have to rely on tips
That’s a very unfair one sided opinion regarding tipping of Ride Share drivers. We drive on the same streets and highways and are subject to the same traffic laws. While most seem to think this is some high profit operation for drivers, bear in mind the drivers are receiving less than 1/2 of the fee you are paying while maintaining a clean and safe vehicle. So now you have 3 or 4 adults with luggage paying one fee that covers everyone and no tip. This is a very valuable service, and until driverless Ride Share vehicles are fully implemented, please show a little kindness.
I also notice that the tip us not only against the food charges but includes the TAX also, so look at the subtotal. If you are tipping based on the total cost you are also tipping the TAX and why would anyone want to also tip for being taxed!!
I also notice that some restaurants now give a total bill and do not break down what you ordered off the menu. I refuse to tip on a receipt that only give me the Total Amount. Just an attempt by restaurants to tip gouge.
Traveled to Australia- hospitality workers do not expect a tip. They are paid a living wage.
The US companies are allowed to use a lower federal wage then expect customers to
make up the difference with tips. I would rather the price of food be increased so that
the company has to pay at least the federal wage to their employees. If fast food
companies can pay the federal wage for their state, restaurants should be required to do the same.
Question – if tips become tax exempt, how will their social security be effected?
I consider myself as someone who leaves generous tips, even if the worker tried their best but made mistakes. I will not, however, leave a tip for someone who is rude or has a bad attitude.
If you can’t afford to tip then don’t use the service. We live in a tip based society in America. Pay service industry workers a living wage or stay at home.
Thanks for your response from a McDonald’s worker. Now, get your ass back to work.
Entire system needs to be abolished. Hospitality & food service needs to pay an appropriate wage FOR THE TASK DESIGNATED. That means that writing down an order, bringing it to you – asking “how was it?” is not a service that is worth its weight in gold! It is a BASIC for the job; nothing extra. Moreover, abolish ALL tipping & ALL wages on the books. Just like other ppl. Then let the MARKET DECIDE. Let the ppl decide what they think is fair for that burger.
Tipping is not a scam anymore than someone working on commission. Do a great job, make more income. It is arguably the fairest system.
Why should everyone earn the same regardless of the quality of their work?
No one is saying that everyone should be paid the same regardless of service quality. Everyone should be paid a living wage (at least the minimum wage) as the base salary and then may also receive the cost of living increases to that salary each year to maintain their purchasing ability in subsequent years. Those who provide exceptional service quality should receive a larger salary commensurate with their assigned responsibilities and quality of service to the business and its customers. All this should be paid to employees by the company they work for, and not by the customers they serve. Being interested in their bottom line, however, businesses will always try to offload some of their costs onto the customers if they can. It is not the customers’ responsibility to make up for the failure of companies to adequately compensate their employees by providing tips. Tips are (and should remain) a reward for superior service to the customer by the employee at the discretion of the customer. Things were better for the common people when we had stronger unions. Now, its the CEOs and investors that reap all the benefits.
Coffeshops have had tipping since WAY before Covid. Tipping should be an option but it does not have to be required. IF you have a fave Barista that makes your coffee just right a small tip is a way to show appreciation if you so choose.
For the record, Obama signed into law that tips left in a restaurant are intended for the server and do not need to be shared with, the kitchen, hosts, or bussers. And, in major cities the minimum wage for servers is no less than $15 per hour and as much as $22. It was not uncommon for me as a restaurant owner to make less money than my servers!