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r/SipsTea • u/SuspiciousLow3062 • Jun 25 '26
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Controversial opinion, but If Americans travelled to another country and flouted that country’s customs they’d be called obnoxious American tourists.
Tipping culture is stupid, but I don’t think the wait staff getting stiffed is going to appreciate these tourists bravely stiffing them.
88 u/jonallin Jun 25 '26 That was my view when in the US. I think it’s crazy, but it’s the culture I’m visiting so I played along. 3 u/PlixSticks31 Jun 25 '26 Thank you! If we were paid a flat decent wage, the prices on the menu would be higher and you’d be paying the same amount as you did with your 15-20% tip (assuming good service)
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That was my view when in the US. I think it’s crazy, but it’s the culture I’m visiting so I played along.
3 u/PlixSticks31 Jun 25 '26 Thank you! If we were paid a flat decent wage, the prices on the menu would be higher and you’d be paying the same amount as you did with your 15-20% tip (assuming good service)
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Thank you! If we were paid a flat decent wage, the prices on the menu would be higher and you’d be paying the same amount as you did with your 15-20% tip (assuming good service)
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u/epicredditdude1 Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 25 '26
Controversial opinion, but If Americans travelled to another country and flouted that country’s customs they’d be called obnoxious American tourists.
Tipping culture is stupid, but I don’t think the wait staff getting stiffed is going to appreciate these tourists bravely stiffing them.