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Many international fans visiting the US for the World Cup have become frustrated by the culture of tipping servers, telling the BBC that tipping fatigue has set in.

England supporter Geoff Pryor said he understood tipping for good service, but he found it "weird" when buying a bottle of water and "they try to get a tip for doing nothing".

In the US, staff at some restaurants and bars are paid just over $2 (£1.50) an hour, and they expect customers to tip about 20% of the total cost of the bill so they can earn a living.

Frustrations have also been shared by hospitality staff, with one bar owner telling the BBC that many World Cup tourists have been bad tippers.

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[–] anarchy79@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

How many times is this shit going to get reposted?

[–] Iambus@lemmy.world 17 points 12 hours ago

This is why no one should ever visit the States for holidays. Lots of better countries to go that don't have this bullshit.

[–] tomiant@piefed.social 21 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

This shit is being pushed so much that I'm starting to think it's just more culture wars shit to keep sowing division between people

[–] PhoenixDog@lemmy.world 24 points 18 hours ago (4 children)

Or... And hear me out...

America is a genuinely corrupt and exploitative country that your own society perpetuates by allowing these oppressive standards on your fellow low wage citizens to continue to be the norm.

Or, you know...

[–] la508@lemmy.world 5 points 11 hours ago

'No Way to Prevent This,' Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens

[–] mechoman444@lemmy.world 4 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (1 children)

I'm an American. I love my country, and I'm proud to call myself a patriot.

Unfortunately, you're right.

I just want people to know that there are genuinely good people here. There are countless kind, generous, and decent Americans, and there are so many things about this country that are worth loving.

My wife wasn't born here. She's only lived in the United States for about three or four years, and she has very strong opinions about our culture, society, and politics. I keep telling her that she arrived at one of the worst moments in recent American history.

I hate that this is the version of America the rest of the world is seeing. I know we're capable of being better than this, and I hope one day we'll prove it.

To everyone watching from abroad: I'm sorry. I wish we were showing you the best of America instead of the worst.

[–] Tarambor@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

"I keep telling her that she arrived at one of the worst moments in recent American history."

The whole thing around tipping in restaurants and bars has been a thing for decades in America.

[–] mechoman444@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Yes but I was responding to the comment above not to the post itself... 🤷

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[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago

It absolutely is. Trump created the July 2025 law "No Tax on Tips."

[–] SnuffyThePunk@lemmy.world 5 points 14 hours ago (27 children)

I never tip, unless i received exceptional service.

Then again i only eat out at venues where I pay up front or self serve, or in places so posch - I actually WANT to tip the staff for providing an outstanding experience.

On the rare occation I am in a venue where tipping is expected and service and experience are not phenomenal I do not tip and happily send any staff to fuck right off if approached - that sort of establishment SHOULD go under.

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