Summary

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.

  • Dharma Curious (he/him)
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    5019 hours ago

    There’s an option to tip at the self check out at my grocery store. The fuck ám I tipping? It’s self check out. Am I tipping myself? Fuck these people

    • @Snowclone
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      1917 hours ago

      You’re just giving the large corporation a little walking around money, for their wonderful service, of profitably running a store! You’re so nice!

      • @x00z
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        17 hours ago

        Those payment services subtract their free from the money that is sent to the receiver.

      • @[email protected]
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        18 hours ago

        Great, can we get one that can scan things the first time? They can scan one thing maybe every 10 seconds.

        Or maybe a more responsive OS, like something that’s not Windows.