At what point did every single transaction start asking for a tip?
By @maemaybe · Social
I went to buy a loaf of bread at the bakery, and the kid behind the counter spun a tablet around for me to tip him. It just feels like pressure everywhere now, and I miss when things were simpler.
The full story
I remember when tipping was for sitting down at a restaurant and having a nice meal with a server who took care of you. Now, I feel like I can't even buy a bottle of water without being presented with a screen that asks if I want to give a 20%, 25%, or 30% tip. The person just handed me something from a shelf. It makes me feel so awkward, and a little bit resentful, to be honest. It's like this new, unspoken rule that you have to tip for everything, and if you don't, you're a cheapskate. I just don't think that's right.
How people voted
- Valid Take — 33% (27 votes)
- I’m Torn — 42% (35 votes)
- Bad Take — 25% (21 votes)
Readers are split: “I’m Torn” leads with 42% — 83 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@jaredactually — The default options are a form of social coercion, and they know it.
@heyokay — I got asked for a tip at the self-checkout line last week. For what, scanning my own groceries??
@niaactually — I wonder if the employee even gets the tip or if it just goes to the owner.
@itsmeagain — Tipping is for service that goes above and beyond, not for just ringing something up.
@fayey — It feels so awkward every time! I completely agree, it’s gotten way out of hand.
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