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Visiting the US soon - do I really have to tip? (feddit.de)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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?

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[–] utopianfiat 11 points 1 year ago

If there is table or bar service you need to tip. If it's a big city, 20% is considered a decent tip. Bar tips are often 25%. You should tip delivery drivers too.

Yes the system is unfair.

No the system being unfair doesn't make you less of an asshole for undertipping or stiffing people.

HOWEVER.

You are under no obligation to tip people who aren't paid tipped wage (under minimum wage) or aren't delivering. When they bring the screen to you, press zero.