c/tipping-culture-wars

Showerthought: Why do we tip for takeout now?

I ordered pizza for pickup and was asked to tip on the app. The person just handed me the box, so what am I tipping for? Is this the new normal everywhere?

Heads up: My local deli now adds a tip without asking, it was unfair.

When I forgot the tip on a pizza delivery and saw the driver's face

I ordered pizza for a game night with friends. When the delivery guy came, I was busy setting up and paid the exact amount on the app. He handed over the pizza with a quiet thanks and left fast. My friend said out loud that I didn't tip, and the room got quiet. I felt awful and ran outside to give him cash, but his car was gone. That moment made me think about how tips are part of their job. Now I set a default tip on delivery apps every time I order. You should too to avoid that sick feeling and help out the worker.

Bartender's blatant indifference made me break my own tipping rule

Last weekend, I was at an upscale bar hoping to unwind after a long week. The bartender ignored my raised hand while chatting with a regular for about ten minutes. When he finally came over, he poured my draft beer with disinterest, spilling some on the counter. The payment tablet then suggested tips starting at 20%, which felt outrageous given the service. I selected no tip and handed it back, prompting a glare and a mutter about cheap customers. I mean, idk, maybe it's just me, but tipping should reward good service, not compensate for neglect. This experience solidified my stance against automatic tip expectations. If you can't be bothered to acknowledge customers, you shouldn't expect extra money.