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I see people using the HOV to cut in line all the time here, good to see there are consequences sometimes

Tonight was the breaking point for tipping and me.

First, when to a nice brewery and overpaid for luke warm beer on a patio served in a plastic glass. When I settled up the options were 18%, 20%, and 25%. Which is insane. The effort for the server to bring me two beers was roughly 4 minutes over an hour. That is was $3 dollars for 4 minutes of work (or roughly $45 per hour - I realize they have to turn tables to get tipped but you get my point). Plus the POS machine asked for a tip after tax, but it is unlikely the server themselves will pay tax on the tip.

Second, grabbed takeout food from a Greek spot. Service took about 5 minutes and again the options were 20%, 22%, and 25%. The takeout that they shoveled into a container from a heat tray was good and I left a 15% tip, which caused the server to look pretty annoyed at me. Again, this is a hole in the wall place with no tip out to the kitchen / bartender.

Tipping culture is just bonkers and it really seems to be getting worst. I’ve even seen a physio clinic have a tip option recently. They claimed it was for other services they off like deep tissue massage but also didn’t skip the tip prompt when handing me the terminal. Can’t wait until my dental hygienist asks for a tip or the doctor who checks my hemroids.

We are subsidizing wages and allowing employers to pass the buck onto customers. The system is broken and really needs an overhaul. Also, if I don’t tip a delivery driver I worry they will fuck with my food. I realize that is an irrational fear, but you get my point.

Ultimately, I would love people to be paid a living wage. Hell, I’d happy pay more for eating out if I didn’t have to tip. Yet, when I don’t tip I’m suddenly a huge asshole.

I’m just going to stop eating out or be that asshole who doesn’t tip going forward.

Edit: Holy poop. This really took off. And my inbox is under siege.

Thank you to everyone who commented, shared an opinion, agreed or disagreed, or even those who called me an asshole!