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50 Times Tipping Went Too Far And People Had To Shame It Online
Social IssuesAUG 30, 2024

50 Times Tipping Went Too Far And People Had To Shame It Online

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If an establishment you entered is asking for tips, it’s a sign that their workers aren’t getting paid a minimum wage. By relying on gratuity, businesses don’t have to raise employees' salaries and can keep their prices relatively low, which brings in more customers. Unfortunately, over the years, such practice has gotten out of hand, with the option to tip being everywhere: self-checkouts, Airbnb, bathrooms, and even parks.
To prove how bad it has gotten, Bored Panda compiled a list of some of the most infuriating examples of tipping culture found online. Scroll down to see them, and be sure to share your own gratuity horror stories below.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out a conversation with finance experts Mafe Aclado from Coupon Snake and Michael Ashley from Richiest, who kindly agreed to share a few ways we can combat excessive tipping culture.

#21 Can't Order A Takeout Unless I Tip "Restaurant Employees"

Can't Order A Takeout Unless I Tip "Restaurant Employees"
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“Customers might also start feeling more resentful as they’re expected to tip for more and more services, potentially leading to a backlash against tipping altogether,” he further explains. “If we don’t address the root issues like the sub-minimum wage, where both employees and customers will suffer, we'll continue to see growing economic disparity.”

#22 The Diner I Went To Has A Separate Line To Tip The Cook

The Diner I Went To Has A Separate Line To Tip The Cook
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#23 No. I Would Not Like To Tip On Amazon

No. I Would Not Like To Tip On Amazon
I just wanted to buy a pet memorial for a friend whose dog passed away. Has anyone else been asked to give a tip on an Amazon purchase? Unbelievable.
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#24 This Bag Of Coffee Beans I Bought (In The US) Has A QR Code That Lets Me Tip The Farmer (In Africa)

This Bag Of Coffee Beans I Bought (In The US) Has A QR Code That Lets Me Tip The Farmer (In Africa)
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To prevent this from happening, Aclado recommends setting a limit on how much tip they are willing to leave. Meanwhile, Ashley believes that people need to push for the abolition of the sub-minimum wage so all workers are guaranteed a fair wage without having to rely on tips.

#25 The “Suggested Tips” Section On The Receipt From The Hipster Bar We Were Just At

The “Suggested Tips” Section On The Receipt From The Hipster Bar We Were Just At
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#26 Suggested Tipping Is Getting Way Out Of Hand

Suggested Tipping Is Getting Way Out Of Hand
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#27 DoorDash Made Me Think I’d Forgotten To Tip. They Actually Just Wanted Me To Leave A Second Tip

DoorDash Made Me Think I’d Forgotten To Tip. They Actually Just Wanted Me To Leave A Second Tip
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“Some businesses have already started experimenting with tip-free models, where they pay their employees higher wages and incorporate that into their pricing,” he notes. “This approach can work if it’s done thoughtfully, with transparency about pricing so customers understand where their money is going. Also, raising awareness about the origins and implications of tipping can help shift public opinion and encourage more people to support these kinds of changes.”

#28 Please Consider Getting A New Job

Please Consider Getting A New Job
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#29 Finally, I Can Leave A Tip For My Local Gas Station Bathroom

Finally, I Can Leave A Tip For My Local Gas Station Bathroom
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#30 I Can't Check Out Without Submitting A Tip

I Can't Check Out Without Submitting A Tip
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#31 This Can’t Be Real

This Can’t Be Real
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#32 A Water Park In Hungary Is Asking For A 0–20% Tip For A Self-Serve Kiosk That Sells Popsicles And Drinks

A Water Park In Hungary Is Asking For A 0–20% Tip For A Self-Serve Kiosk That Sells Popsicles And Drinks
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#33 How Much Should I Tip For A Walk-In Haircut?

How Much Should I Tip For A Walk-In Haircut?
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#34 You Can Only Order From The Kiosk

You Can Only Order From The Kiosk
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#35 Raising Canes Has The Audacity To Charge A $5.99 Delivery Fee, A $2.13 Required Tip, And Still Automatically Picks Up A 15% Tip In The Optional Tip Box

Raising Canes Has The Audacity To Charge A $5.99 Delivery Fee, A $2.13 Required Tip, And Still Automatically Picks Up A 15% Tip In The Optional Tip Box
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#36 What Is Going On In The UK?

What Is Going On In The UK?
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#37 Good God Now Even Websites Want You To Tip Them

Good God Now Even Websites Want You To Tip Them
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#38 The Tipping Culture Is Getting Out Of Hand. This Was At A Beer Garden In Boston Inside A Portable Trailer Toilet. No Attended

The Tipping Culture Is Getting Out Of Hand. This Was At A Beer Garden In Boston Inside A Portable Trailer Toilet. No Attended
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#39 Local Dunkin’s Way Of Begging For Tips

Local Dunkin’s Way Of Begging For Tips
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#40 Has Tipping Culture Gone Too Far?

Has Tipping Culture Gone Too Far?
So I went out last night to a bar in Nulu, but after ordering two drinks which took less than 2 minutes to serve I came across this. Is this a common thing now? Why it doesn’t give you an option for 8%, 10% or 15% tip seems baffling to me. But hey, maybe I’m exaggerating, I’d like to know yours opinions.
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