wages in the USA need a ~50 or 100% increase in most places. Yet the only increase that most workers have seen recently has been an increase to tipping. The amount of places that ask for tips has easily doubled in the last 2 years. There is tipping everywhere now and while I want workers to get more money, I am also a worker. 20% extra on a large amount of purchases I make is pretty rough. Should I tip workers who get paid more than I do? Should I tip while unemployed? Its confusing and awkward to make the decision to tip or not.

It'd be nice to just commit to something clear. What do y'all do?

  • Parzivus [any]
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    2 years ago

    Tipping is mostly for people who are getting paid like $2 an hour, so waiters and waitresses, and maybe delivery people as well. Tip jars are probably just going to the owner, so I wouldn't bother unless you're cool with that.
    Obvious this is all with the caveat that you shouldn't spend money you can't afford to spend. Don't put yourself on the street paying for Doordash.