Customer sparks debate as he shares ‘new rule’ to decide whether he leaves a tip at restaurant
Topics: TikTok, Social Media, Tipping, Food and Drink
Gerrard Kaonga
Featured Image Credit: TikTok/robert_calver/Getty Images
Topics: TikTok, Social Media, Tipping, Food and Drink
A man has finally drawn a line in the sand after claiming tipping 'is getting out of control' - but not everyone agrees with him.
If you grew up in the US, you are probably used to tipping when you go out to grab some food.
If you moved over there, you likely responded with raised eyebrows at the tipping expectations, but eventually fell in line.
But the debate around when to tip and how much to tip is constantly evolving.
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Some prefer to tip 15 percent, others 10, and some 5, if they are given the opportunity.
But one TikToker has essentially put his foot down on when he things it is acceptable to tip and has divided social media users.
Last week, Robert Calver (@robert_calver) shared a brief video to his followers in a clip that has been viewed more than one million times.
“New Rule: If I order standing up, I’m not tipping,” the TikToker wrote in a text overlay as he sat down and ate some french fries in view of a burger and drink.
In the caption for the video he briefly explained his reasoning and said: "Tipping is getting out of control."
Many in the comment section did agree with him and questioned why they should be paying for a service through tipping when they have had to order the food themselves rather than being served.
“YES. If it’s just a normal fast food joint I ain’t tipping. I will only tip servers and bartenders,” one user wrote.
“I feel bad doing it but like why is there an option to tip when I told you I wanted a burger and some fries at McDonald’s,” another commented.
“The Little Ceasers near me decided to start asking for tips in the drive thru. nah man there's a reason I'm getting the cheapest pizza lmao,” a third added.
“Do service people not realize that it's not the customers' fault you're not getting paid enough? Go to a company that DOES pay you enough. Depending on tips is awful,” commented another.
However, there were some who said regardless of the establishment or service, they would regularly opt to give a tip as they are aware many people working service jobs are not paid sufficiently.
“I understand this but an extra dollar can really just put a smile on their face so if I have it why not,” one person wrote.
“Am I the only one that always drops a tip? Even just a couple of bucks,” another said.
What are you doing, do you tip if you have to order your food yourself?