They’re tipped off! Some local coffee shops are doing away with gratuities, removing tip jars and — more importantly — prompts for automatic gratuities on iPad payment portals. Most customers are thrilled. “I don’t have to decide how much to tip, I don’t have to do math, enthused Anu Mohan, a 34-year-old who works at … Read more
A single image snapped inside a Sydney KFC store has sparked a heated online debate. The picture appears to show a large tip jar decorated with butterflies sitting on the counter of the fast food chain. The tin seemingly meant to encourage customers to leave money for staff while waiting for their orders. The act … Read more
They’ve reached a (no) tipping point. Apparently, the guilt-tipping trend isn’t limited to the US: A man in Hungary was dumbfounded after getting hit up for a 20% gratuity at a water park’s self-service kiosk, which he detailed in a viral Reddit post. The man had reportedly been stopping by a stand to buy a … Read more
Don’t be a flight knight. While tipping might seem ubiquitous in every sector, one place you won’t find this custom is the friendly skies. That’s right, giving gratuities to flight attendants is not only uncommon but it’s discouraged by flight experts. Why? Because flight attendant’s prime directive is keeping everyone safe, not serving drinks and … Read more
And this is just the tip of the iceberg. As if US gratuity culture hadn’t already reached a tipping point, a woman was horrified after a nail salon asked her for a minimum 75% extra for a beatification procedure. She detailed the gratuitous gratuity in a TikTok video with over 230,000 views. “Tipping culture in … Read more
It’s a whirlwind of change. As America faces ongoing fatigue from tipping, gratuity experts have released new guidance on all the summer services that warrant paying a little extra forward. These range from caretakers to caddies plus include hefty prices for other typical summertime services already costing a pretty penny. Here’s a look at all … Read more
Enough with the gratuitous gratuities. Increasingly common prompts to leave an extra something for the employees at a wide range of businesses across the country has patrons totally tipped off, according to reports. Welcome to America’s “tip rage” era, according to USA Today’s Christopher Elliott. The increasing ubiquity of the dreaded tip screen at points … Read more
Everybody seems to want a tip these days. But what happens if you don’t tip at all — not even at sit-down restaurants? One guy in Los Angeles answered that question. The short answer: You save a lot of money, and some people think you’re a jerk. The anonymous TikTok creator who uses the handle … Read more
David Beckham’s alleged extramarital affairs reached a tipping point when he stiffed a hard working server who told his then-squeeze about her date being a cheapskate. A waitress handed Beckham’s personal assistant and alleged mistress Rebecca Loos – whom he was romantically tied to while playing soccer for Real Madrid in 2004 – a note … Read more
Talk about tipped-off customers. An online retailer recently got roasted on social media for offering a tipping option on transactions. “Now clothing websites want a tip? Get the f–k outta here,” Reddit user eltacticaltacopnw posted with ire. An irritated customer shared that an online store wanted them to tip. Reddit / @eltacticaltacopnw They were shopping … Read more
Okay, boomer! Most Americans are overwhelmed and annoyed with today’s tipping culture, but some are still more generous than others, according to a survey conducted by personal finance comparison site Bankrate. Nearly 3 in 5 adults have negative feelings about tipping — and the resentment only grows with age. “Older Americans seem to have the most sticker … Read more
They’re not keeping the change. A new survey has revealed that not many servers are actually pocketing more gratuities from tablet-style payment methods — which notoriously put an emotional burden on customers to tip in excess. The report from restaurant technology and mobile payment company SpotOn found that only 8% of workers said electronic tipping … Read more
A Canadian waitress who was torn to shreds after vowing to “never serve Australians again” has snapped back after her rant about tipping backfired. Alexis Zarya told diners visiting other countries to “get with it” after revealing a family of Aussies had racked up a $CA200 bill (about $250 USD) and failed to leave her a tip … Read more
Fowl ball! Canadians are clucking their tongues after a counter-service chicken restaurant near Vancouver, British Columbia reportedly found a clever way to coerce customers into “guilt-tipping” for their meals. An irate local posted photo evidence to Reddit that shows the alleged eatery in suburban Burnaby deliberately covering up the “no tip” option on the payment … Read more
An American waitress has gone viral after vowing to “never serve Australians again” – but her lengthy rant about the difference between our tipping cultures has backfired spectacularly. Alexis Zarya was left furious after waiting on a table of “cheap” Aussies currently on holiday in the US. After racking up at $200 bill, the family … Read more
One by one, nations are falling — to dreaded “tipflation.” The American practice of overtipping due to passive-aggressive tactics — and often guilt — is spreading overseas to Europe, where it is customary to leave only a Euro or two. First, cafes and brasseries in Paris were caught red-handed begging for an all-American extra 20% … Read more
If you find tipping to be a scam, you might actually be right. According to a video that has gone viral on social media, there’s allegedly a new scam that has customers tipping more than they think. Instagram user @big_beau7 posted a video showing the screen of a credit card reader that read “Choose A … Read more
Je ne sais what?! Ahead of hosting the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Parisian cafes and brasseries have launched a ploy to con unaware tourists — and even locals — out of some extra euros. Foreigners coming to the City of Light are showing a lack of awareness that tipping culture in France is much different … Read more
Mo’ money, mo’ problems — and New Yorkers are at a tipping point. Coughing up an extra few bucks for a job well done to a waiter, taxi or Uber driver, or even a speedy delivery person isn’t a big deal to most folks. In fact, many feel compelled to leave a little something extra for service-industry … Read more
Everyone is getting a piece of the pie. Customers who leave a gratuity for their Domino’s delivery driver now have more of an incentive to do so: they’ll get a tip right back from the company. The pizza chain is rolling out a new initiative, called “You Tip, We Tip,” starting Monday, April 29, when … Read more