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How much do people tip? (lemmy.ca)
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I'm so lost on how to tip anymore. I remember back when 12% pre-tax was considered a really good tip, but now the kiosks recommend 20-25% (which is usually ON TOP of tax).

I already don't tip anywhere I'm not sitting down with service, but 20-25% is crazy when I'm just trying to get fed.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't want to fiddle around through a machine menu, so if it has reasonable suggestions like 12% 15% and 18% I'll usually choose one of those.

If their automatic suggestions are at something like 20% 25% 30% I usually just press no tip instead of custom and entering in another value.

I justify it by saying the next three people paying 25% are paying for my 15% tip, because obviously they can afford it more than I can.

[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

That high tip suggestions piss me off and I'm more inclined to tip lower.