Hey Folks!
I’ve been living abroad for over half my life in a country where tipping is not the norm. At most you would round up. 19€ bill? Here’s a 20, keep this change.
Going to the US soon to visit family and the whole idea of tipping makes me nervous. It seems there’s a lot of discussion about getting rid of tipping, but I don’t know how much has changed in this regard.
The system seems ridiculously unfair, and that extra expense in a country where everything is already so expensive really makes a difference.
So will AITA if I don’t tip? Is it really my personal responsibility to make sure my server is paid enough?
They get paid by their employer. I don’t pay their wages, their employer does, and if they don’t, they should find a better employer
So you actively support businesses that pay their employees less than living wages? And you won’t provide that wage directly to the worker?
Wow, you’re an oblivious privileged asshole that actively contributes to other people’s suffering.
Have you ever tried to not be offensive online? Honestly, try it. You’ll find people won’t think less of you and they might even reply with considered responses that explain their perspective. Sadly I’m assuming you don’t care.