World Cup fans frustrated by 'confusing and expensive' tipping culture in US
Summary
Many international fans visiting the US for the World Cup are finding the American tipping culture confusing and costly. Visitors from countries like Australia, Japan, and England are surprised by the expectation to tip about 20% on bills, which increases their overall expenses.Key Facts
- In the US, many restaurant and bar staff earn just over $2 per hour and rely on tips to make a living.
- Tipping around 20% of the bill is customary in America to support service workers.
- Visitors from Australia say they find tipping confusing and prefer the idea of businesses paying fair wages instead.
- Japanese visitors say the base prices are already high, and tipping makes eating out even more expensive.
- Some European fans are known for not tipping or tipping very little, surprising American service staff.
- A bar in Brooklyn now requires pre-payment including a service charge to protect its staff due to poor tipping by tourists.
- Bar and restaurant owners note an increase in visitors during the World Cup but also challenges because many international guests are not used to tipping.
- English and Japanese fans understand the reason for tipping but still find it strange to tip for simple purchases like bottled water.
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