Tipping has become crazy since the pandemic

[Anonymous]

FYI - Compass Coffee doesn’t have a tip option on the screen

[Anonymous]

For a very long time, I would always tip when that screen popped up. Now I’ve basically stopped going to all of those places.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's not "pandemic" related; it's enshittification due to modern technology infecting payments.

True. But this experience involved the person asking if I wanted to add a tip. There was no iPad involved.

Just say "no".

[Anonymous]

What has made me feel better is that I just have a set amount - if I am doing carryout - I do 10%. I don't waste any brain power thinking about it anymore.
Even if the thing give me an option with other 15% - I hit other and enter 10% myself.

[Anonymous]

That's one thing, but there is no a charity donation screen at every big chain essential store like groceries, pet stores and clothing stores. Even Best Buy. Each is now paired up with some sort of related charity organization. Before you pay you are presented with a screen prompting you to donate any of the suggested amounts like a dollar, 2, 5, 10, or custom. There is always this dollar button which probably makes it a low hanging fruit to collect this extra little "tax". The value of donation buttons are generic and do not depend on how much you are spending, so they are more effective probably than percentage buttons presented at food service places. If you are spending 100 bucks you probably don't mind donating a dollar, seems so easy and makes you feel good like you are helping a cause.

What do you think? This could be a mighty sum if people automatically donate, I wonder if this is legit or a scam. I am guilty always donating a buck at pet food stores as I want to help shelter animals and it makes it easy without commitment. But when I go to other stores, I am just tired being presented with a donation screen every time I try to pay for basic items.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What has made me feel better is that I just have a set amount - if I am doing carryout - I do 10%. I don't waste any brain power thinking about it anymore.
Even if the thing give me an option with other 15% - I hit other and enter 10% myself.

Interesting you have a set percentage. I just pay 1-2 dollars for "packaging" if I do a take out. Doesn't matter if my order is cheap or expensive. Why should I pay percent of a total price? This entire concept is flawed. And I would rather restaurants charge for take out containers like stores charge for plastic grocery bags, charge a fair price. I absolutely dislike the concept of paying percentage of the food cost at take out places. It's a TAX, people.

[Anonymous]

OP this happens bc Covid amplified and emboldened the idea of getting something for nothing.

People want a higher paycheck but don’t want a job or to ever work onsite again the rest of their life.

Prices are higher, we’re paying more for less and we get even worse service.

This country is in a race to the bottom and will be only a shell of its former self within 50 years, at the rate society is going.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For a very long time, I would always tip when that screen popped up. Now I’ve basically stopped going to all of those places.

Sounds like a good idea. I think those who can't afford to tip should probably just go to Aldi and buy some groceries and eat at home.

[Anonymous]

At least you had a choice. A Pho restaurant in California does not give a choice. An 18% tip is automatic for party of ONE or more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At least you had a choice. A Pho restaurant in California does not give a choice. An 18% tip is automatic for party of ONE or more.

Totally good with this!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do you all tip bartenders who typically spend 30 seconds getting you a drink but resist tipping others who get you things like at Starbucks or a sandwich shop?

Because bartenders work for tips and Starbucks baristas work for a salary. Next.

[Anonymous]

I rarely tip. Especially when I'm on vacation. I'm never coming back so I don't care if people think I'm a bad tipper. Its very liberating

[Anonymous]

I did self checkout at an airport store after grabbing a juice from the refridgerated section. The checkout machine asked for a tip. Um, no!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I get confused about base salaries. From working as a waitress, I remember how pathetic the base salary was. If someone’s providing counter service (like PP’s bakery example), I don’t know if they’re paid minimum or a lower salary based on tipping expectations. As a result, I usually add a tip, because I don’t want to stiff anyone relying on it. I wish there was some clear indicator about the pay structure.

As was expressed in multiple threads before, if the tips do not add up to make minimum wage, the owner is supposed to compensate the wait/counter staff. By tipping every tom, dick and harry you are allowing the owners to pay their staff less than minimum wage and get to keep more profits

This. If there was a way to pin this post, we should. IF YOU DON'T TIP, THE OWNER HAS TO PAY THE WORKER AT LEAST MINIMUM WAGE.

Did you read the waitress above?! They pay their wage and then fire them, because tipping is considered a measure of performance.

That may even apply to jobs now that pay minimum wage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At least you had a choice. A Pho restaurant in California does not give a choice. An 18% tip is automatic for party of ONE or more.

I would love this. Just make it automatic. No different than raising the prices.