I'm done with tipping

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't see what the big deal is. When the screen rotates to me to add a tip, I hit no tip and move on.

They don't see if I've tipped or not. It's already processed through by then.

If I'm seated inside to eat, I always tip 20%. If I do takeout, I usually do 10-15% depending on the place. Is it Chipotle? No, you're not getting a tip. Is it my local pizza joint? Sure, 10-15% depending on what I ordered.

I never tip my delivery people in cash/gift cards because my delivery people rotate all the time. I never have the same postal delivery worker for more than a month! On very hot days in summer, I leave cold beverages and snacks out. During December, I leave snacks out and sometimes do a carafe of coffee or hot chocolate. That's it.

I tip my hair stylist. I don't get my nails done. I never tip for furniture or appliance delivery. I never tip when picking up groceries either. I tried to tip at Target once on an evening when it was a horrible, horrible downpour and I had a sick kid in the car but the woman said tips weren't allowed.

Really? This is pretty standard and has been my entire life. It's a seriously physically taxing job.

[Anonymous]

I completely agree with OP. Why tip someone for a job I'm capable of doing myself? I can deliver food, I can drive a taxi, I can and do cut my own hair. I did, however, tip my urologist. Because I am unable to pulverize my own kidney stones.

[Anonymous]

What is so annoying about tipping is that shaming underlies the whole culture. The flip screen, the judgment all of that. Trying to coerce people using some faux morality. It's obnoxious.

Look at the language used by all of the "do gooders" in this thread, as if they're better people b/c they want to do corporate's bidding. SMH.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I completely agree with OP. Why tip someone for a job I'm capable of doing myself? I can deliver food, I can drive a taxi, I can and do cut my own hair. I did, however, tip my urologist. Because I am unable to pulverize my own kidney stones.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone that has a beef with tipping is most likely salty because they don’t get tips themselves. Sour grapes and all. If wages were raised enough that tips were not a factor most of you would be up in arms.

They don’t have to raise prices. They have to spend their money differently. The CEO of Panera makes $3 million a year. The CEO of Starbucks makes $17 million a year. Why are we responsible for paying their staff a decent wage? Why are you protecting the super wealthy and insulting middle class people?

Why are you dining and ordering out at places you can’t afford? Stick to McDonalds if you can’t tip.

McDonald’s screens will be asking for tips soon too, no doubt.

A friend works for McD corporate. It’s coming. Apparently the employees want it & the honchos think not offering tipping makes them less competitive.

Everyone with their hand out while companies make record profits.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is so annoying about tipping is that shaming underlies the whole culture. The flip screen, the judgment all of that. Trying to coerce people using some faux morality. It's obnoxious.

Look at the language used by all of the "do gooders" in this thread, as if they're better people b/c they want to do corporate's bidding. SMH.

+1000

It's a rather brilliant grift and people get to be high on their own self-importance because of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is so annoying about tipping is that shaming underlies the whole culture. The flip screen, the judgment all of that. Trying to coerce people using some faux morality. It's obnoxious.

Look at the language used by all of the "do gooders" in this thread, as if they're better people b/c they want to do corporate's bidding. SMH.

+1000

It's a rather brilliant grift and people get to be high on their own self-importance because of it.

I don’t know any recipient of tips that is rich. You are directly helping people who can use it to for daily living needs for themselves and their families. That is what keeps me tipping.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is so annoying about tipping is that shaming underlies the whole culture. The flip screen, the judgment all of that. Trying to coerce people using some faux morality. It's obnoxious.

Look at the language used by all of the "do gooders" in this thread, as if they're better people b/c they want to do corporate's bidding. SMH.

+1000

It's a rather brilliant grift and people get to be high on their own self-importance because of it.

I don’t know any recipient of tips that is rich. You are directly helping people who can use it to for daily living needs for themselves and their families. That is what keeps me tipping.

You have to wonder if any of the virulent anti-tippers here would turn down their annual bonus. The bonus seems like kind of a ...tip for a job well done.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What is so annoying about tipping is that shaming underlies the whole culture. The flip screen, the judgment all of that. Trying to coerce people using some faux morality. It's obnoxious.

Look at the language used by all of the "do gooders" in this thread, as if they're better people b/c they want to do corporate's bidding. SMH.

+1000

It's a rather brilliant grift and people get to be high on their own self-importance because of it.

I don’t know any recipient of tips that is rich. You are directly helping people who can use it to for daily living needs for themselves and their families. That is what keeps me tipping.

You have to wonder if any of the virulent anti-tippers here would turn down their annual bonus. The bonus seems like kind of a ...tip for a job well done.

… from your employer, not the general public.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What is so annoying about tipping is that shaming underlies the whole culture. The flip screen, the judgment all of that. Trying to coerce people using some faux morality. It's obnoxious.

Look at the language used by all of the "do gooders" in this thread, as if they're better people b/c they want to do corporate's bidding. SMH.

+1000

It's a rather brilliant grift and people get to be high on their own self-importance because of it.

I don’t know any recipient of tips that is rich. You are directly helping people who can use it to for daily living needs for themselves and their families. That is what keeps me tipping.

You have to wonder if any of the virulent anti-tippers here would turn down their annual bonus. The bonus seems like kind of a ...tip for a job well done.

… from your employer, not the general public.

+1, your customers aren't the ones giving you extra tips on top of the services they already paid for

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is so annoying about tipping is that shaming underlies the whole culture. The flip screen, the judgment all of that. Trying to coerce people using some faux morality. It's obnoxious.

Look at the language used by all of the "do gooders" in this thread, as if they're better people b/c they want to do corporate's bidding. SMH.

In my experience, the flip screen is not judgmental. I've seen people walk away or be super careful to tell you it's totally optional, and some even push the button right through it because they didn't want them.

It's the garbage men, mail carriers and yes, furniture delivery people we need to tip that people forget. These are physical jobs and these people only have their bodies until even their bodies wear out. Please do not forget them.

[Anonymous]

My Rabbi takes tips

[Anonymous]

Serious question does religion play a role? My Jewish dry cleaner and my Indian coffee guy did not decorate Xmas or nothing.

But my Italian Bakery and Spanish Gardner or Irish pub they actually celebrate Xmas, say Merry Christmas and decorate if they have a business.

Somehow my orthodox dry cleaner does not inspire Christmas tips

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What is so annoying about tipping is that shaming underlies the whole culture. The flip screen, the judgment all of that. Trying to coerce people using some faux morality. It's obnoxious.

Look at the language used by all of the "do gooders" in this thread, as if they're better people b/c they want to do corporate's bidding. SMH.

In my experience, the flip screen is not judgmental. I've seen people walk away or be super careful to tell you it's totally optional, and some even push the button right through it because they didn't want them.

It's the garbage men, mail carriers and yes, furniture delivery people we need to tip that people forget. These are physical jobs and these people only have their bodies until even their bodies wear out. Please do not forget them.

I do tip garbage men at the holidays but I hw r literally never seen our mail carrier. No idea if it is the same person or rotates or what. I don’t feel a need to tip them.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know if shoe train took down their tip box? I would be surprised if it was still up after the 12 page thread on this site.