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)@slrpnk.net
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    6 days 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@lemmy.world
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      6 days 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@lemmy.world
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        6 days ago

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

    • lad@programming.dev
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      4 days ago

      Am I tipping myself?

      Oh, I would be tipping generously at the self-service if I were tipping me through getting a discount.

      maybe…

      …not as generously but that sure would be a weird businesses model to allow people to choose a discount instead of choosing to pay more