Summary
A Threads post about a server's note on a receipt, after a customer left no tip, has sparked discussion about tipping culture in the U.S. This incident highlights ongoing debates about whether tipping should be an obligation, as many Americans express mixed feelings about current tipping practices.
Key Facts
- The Threads post shared by @lionellsaidit2 received 4.5 million views.
- The customer wanted to tip in cash but left the tip line empty, prompting a note from the server.
- The note said, "Learn to TIP. It’s not my job to serve you FOR FREE!"
- A Pew Research Center study found that 72% of U.S. adults face more tipping requests today than five years ago.
- 57% of Americans would tip 15% or less, while only 25% tip 20% or more for an average sit-down meal.
- Tipping wages in the U.S. are often below minimum wage, with servers depending heavily on tips.
- The debate highlights varied perspectives: some see tipping as optional, while others argue it is crucial for servers' income.
