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Tipping in America has expanded into unexpected areas, with 72% of Americans saying it is expected in more places than five years ago, according to Pew Research.

While tipping can release feel-good neurotransmitters, a Bankrate survey found two-thirds of Americans now view it negatively, and one-third feel it’s “out of control.”

Critics highlight issues like social pressure and wage inequality, while businesses attempting no-tipping models, like a New York wine bar, have struggled to sustain them.

Many believe tipping culture has become excessive, with calls for reform growing.

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[–] robocall@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

As a waiter, I made a lot more money from tips than the wage itself. So making an impression on the customers was a huge priority, and I was good at it. If that was no longer a factor, I imagine it would result in a lower quality of customer service provided by me, even if the employer tried to compensate with a higher wage.

[–] boreengreen@lemm.ee 11 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

When i order food, i want it brought to my table and for the bringer to be as invisible and quiet as can be. I also avoid places where i can't pay up front. I never understood the tiping thing.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 6 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

When i order food, i want it brought to my table and for the bringer to be as invisible and quiet as can be.

I agree. I can't stand a chatty server because I know they're performing for tips. Unfortunately, most of them have to because in the U.S., servers can be paid less than minimum wage since they're expected to make up the difference in tips.

[–] 9488fcea02a9@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I hope the rest of society gives you lower quality service every day since you're not tipping them... What a shit attitude

Also anyone who claims tipping results in better service has never left north america

I regularly get shit service here and still expected to tip 15%

Service in most of europe is WAY better and there is generally no expectation of a tip

[–] robocall@lemmy.world 0 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I hope the rest of society gives you lower quality service every day since you’re not tipping them… What a shit attitude

I tip. Not sure where you got the impression that I don't. and not sure why you are wishing me a bad life.

Also anyone who claims tipping results in better service has never left north america

Is this assumption made because I admitted to have worked as a waiter?

[–] 9488fcea02a9@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

Do you tip your grocery store cashier? Do you tip your baker? Do you tip your mail carrier? Do you tip your garbageman? Do you tip your local librarian? Do you tip your child's teachers (if applicable)? Did you tip your lemmy instance admin? Do you tip your local city councillor?

If not, then you should expect shit tier service from them too

I dont wish you a bad life. I'm just pointing out how bad life would be if everyone had your attitude and work ethic

[–] robocall@lemmy.world -1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

There is an established culture in the US in regards to tipping full service waitstaff. Good luck trying to break that culture without understanding the servers perspective, and why many of them defend the status quo.

[–] 9488fcea02a9@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 weeks ago

It's clearly not as established as you think.... The goalposts keep moving. here are some (un)welcome changes i've noticed in my lifetime...

  • tipping people we didnt used to tip
  • tipping for takeout
  • increase in rate of tip
  • tip calculated AFTER tax

"this is the way it's always been done" is not only a stupid defense, but is totally false in this cse