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Person Attacked By Bartender For Refusing To Tip On Top Of Auto Tip: “I Called The Police”
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Person Attacked By Bartender For Refusing To Tip On Top Of Auto Tip: “I Called The Police”

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Many people would likely agree that tipping culture seems to be getting out of hand. With even self-checkout machines asking for tips, people are increasingly confused—and quite often annoyed—about where the custom of tipping is headed.

To make matters worse, despite being a voluntary thing to do, sometimes tipping is more than expected. Take this redditor’s story, for instance: for them, refusing to tip again after their son just tipped the bartender resulted in an altercation with the latter, which was not solved without interference from the police. Scroll down to find the full story below, where you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with the OP, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions.

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    This netizen refused to leave a tip after his son just had, which led to trouble with the bartender

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    “I felt my son was taken advantage of,” the parent told Bored Panda

    It’s no secret that, nowadays, tipping has become quite a pain point for many. It seems that wherever you go, there’s either a person, a pop-up window, or a jar staring straight into your soul, waiting for you to give in to the pressure. If you’re strong enough to resist said pressure, though, some establishments might take some rather drastic measures, as the OP’s story shows.

    “Other than the physical a*****t, what upset me the most was how the bar was deceitful in hiding and not informing their customers of the auto tip,” the OP told Bored Panda in a recent interview. “There was absolutely nothing posted in the bar notifying of such. I felt my son was taken advantage of. My guess is that because this was a tourist area, it was a deliberate practice to mislead folks.”

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    In the Redditor’s opinion, since the pandemic, the tipping culture has changed quite dramatically. “In the one or two years post COVID, the public was accepting of the auto tip and tipping for services that historically were not given in the past. Now, I think tipping fatigue has set in, and people are tired of being ‘bullied’ for tipping for services not deserving.”

    The OP is not the only one who has noticed a change in tipping culture over the last several years. According to a Pew Research Center survey from last year, as many as 72% of US adults believe that people are expected to leave a tip in more places nowadays than they were five years ago.

    Surveys show that the majority of the general public opposes businesses including automatic service charges or tips

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    The aforementioned Pew Research Center survey also found that not everyone is equally sure when they’re expected to leave a tip. Only roughly a third of respondents found it extremely or very easy to know whether or how much to tip for different types of services.

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    “I personally struggle with what is deserving and/or expected, and I have gone back and forth,” the OP shared with Bored Panda. “I tip for all table service and bars. I do not tip if I order at the counter (for example, in fast food restaurants). It gets challenging when you order food at the counter, but they bring the food out to the table; more and more restaurants seem to be doing this.

    “Takeout is another example of where I struggle to decide how much to tip. If it’s a larger order and the staff had to take time to get everything ready for pickup (for instance, Chinese food), I tip 10%.”

    The Redditor said that typically, they would leave at least 20% or more when they are given personalized service and when they feel that the person was genuinely focused on the customer experience. “I don’t care for the waiters that are not engaging or attentive throughout the meal, but when they give me the bill, they act like my best friend,” they added.

    While the OP doesn’t mind leaving a tip for good service, they weren’t equally in favor of the ‘auto tip’ the bartender added. It will likely come as no surprise that the Redditor is far from the only one feeling this way about it; according to the Pew Research Center, the majority—as much as 72%—of US adults say they oppose businesses including automatic service charges or tips on customers’ bills, no matter the size of their party. People in the comment section didn’t seem to be too supportive of the bar’s tipping policy, either.

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    The parent provided more details in the comments

    Fellow netizens shared their opinions on the situation, too

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    Miglė Miliūtė

    Miglė Miliūtė

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    A writer here at Bored Panda, I am a lover of good music, good food, and good company, which makes food-related topics and feel-good stories my favorite ones to cover. Passionate about traveling and concerts, I constantly seek occasions to visit places yet personally unexplored. I also enjoy spending free time outdoors, trying out different sports—even if I don’t look too graceful at it—or socializing over a cup of coffee.

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    Miglė Miliūtė

    Miglė Miliūtė

    Writer, BoredPanda staff

    A writer here at Bored Panda, I am a lover of good music, good food, and good company, which makes food-related topics and feel-good stories my favorite ones to cover. Passionate about traveling and concerts, I constantly seek occasions to visit places yet personally unexplored. I also enjoy spending free time outdoors, trying out different sports—even if I don’t look too graceful at it—or socializing over a cup of coffee.

    Mindaugas Balčiauskas

    Mindaugas Balčiauskas

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    I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

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    Mindaugas Balčiauskas

    Mindaugas Balčiauskas

    Author, BoredPanda staff

    I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

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    Ariom Dahl
    Community Member
    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am still boggled over the fact it was an auto 20% tip. Apart from that, I agree with Kitty.

    The Darkest Timeline
    Community Member
    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How are people still not getting this? The reason why this happens is because business owners refuse to pay people a living wage.

    john li
    Community Member
    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then let people know before hand and call it a service charge instead of a tip.

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    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Erm here in uk tipping just for a bloody drink IS NOT A THING n I’ve got decades literally of hospitality work under my belt( im 60 been working since I was 16 until health issues deemed other wise )n my 23 yr old daughter has been to since she was 16 tips are only added at the end of a meal or huge round of drinks not two drinks typical greedy yanks But to op most def press charges Civil at the very least and leave a true review on trip advisor or your version off

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    Ariom Dahl
    Community Member
    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am still boggled over the fact it was an auto 20% tip. Apart from that, I agree with Kitty.

    The Darkest Timeline
    Community Member
    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How are people still not getting this? The reason why this happens is because business owners refuse to pay people a living wage.

    john li
    Community Member
    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then let people know before hand and call it a service charge instead of a tip.

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    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Erm here in uk tipping just for a bloody drink IS NOT A THING n I’ve got decades literally of hospitality work under my belt( im 60 been working since I was 16 until health issues deemed other wise )n my 23 yr old daughter has been to since she was 16 tips are only added at the end of a meal or huge round of drinks not two drinks typical greedy yanks But to op most def press charges Civil at the very least and leave a true review on trip advisor or your version off

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