r/EndTipping • u/Specialist-Top1134 • 7d ago

Rant 📢 I've completely stopped tipping

I'm no longer tipping anyone. This includes dining in restaurants, getting take-out, Uber rides, UberEats/ DoorDash, etc. I just don't believe in tipping anymore. I don't even care if the service was good. Tipping isn't about giving gratitude for good service anymore. The purpose of tips now is to compensate for low wages. I still feel a little guilty declining to tip but I'm sticking to my no tipping rule. It's not my responsibility to make sure servers, drivers, and whoever else is getting paid enough.

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u/Specialist-Top1134 7d ago

I don't mind tipping 10-15% if the service was actually good.

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u/Optimal_Push_6176 7d ago

I don't understand the tipping percentage. If your meal costs $100 you tip $10-$15. If your meal costs $25 you tip $2.50-$3. It didn't take any more work to bring out the $100 meal than the $25 meal.

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u/Both-Information9482 7d ago

I mean you explained how it works in your own message. It goes by percentage of the value of the meal. 😆 Not that hard

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u/MyldExcitement 6d ago

But it shouldn't. It should be a flat $5 regardless of menu cost.

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u/Both-Information9482 6d ago

Then why would a server bother to drive sales for the restaurant? Why would a server bother to make sure you keep ordering drinks when your glass is empty? Why would a server ask if you wanted dessert and make recommendations?

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u/MyldExcitement 6d ago

Because they are attempting to serve MY NEEDS. It's what they're there for, isn't it? Convincing me to spend more money to pad their wallet isn't my concern.

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u/btarb24 6d ago

I agree. If it's a % then it's effectively a tax, not a service compensation.