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?

  • ChestRockwell [comrade/them, any]
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    2 years ago

    This is a good rule of thumb.

    If you're getting service (waiter/tress, barista, bartender, delivery driver), then tip. Especially if it's a state where the tip wage is under minimum wage. 20%.

    If you're just receiving goods, especially if you don't have extra cash to splash, don't sweat it.

    Also, if you just get black coffee from a giant reservoir, no need to tip more than spare change for that(i.e. throw a quarter in the collective jar)