Hey Folks!
I’ve been living abroad for over half my life in a country where tipping is not the norm. At most you would round up. 19€ bill? Here’s a 20, keep this change.
Going to the US soon to visit family and the whole idea of tipping makes me nervous. It seems there’s a lot of discussion about getting rid of tipping, but I don’t know how much has changed in this regard.
The system seems ridiculously unfair, and that extra expense in a country where everything is already so expensive really makes a difference.
So will AITA if I don’t tip? Is it really my personal responsibility to make sure my server is paid enough?
Agreed. If you hate tipping culture, patronize an establishment that pays its workers a fair wage. These are becoming more common thankfully but still a lot of progress to be made.
But a personal protest of the tipping system rings hollow if you choose a tipping restaurant, benefit from the lower upfront prices, and stiff the worker as part of your “values.”