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Episode 44 - Tipping Culture Sucks (Part 1)
DISCLAIMER: I wasn’t sure if this disclaimer was necessary for this episode, so I’ll just leave this here just in case. I am not a lawyer. There is no legal advice here. I’m just a podcaster who blabbers stuff that is for general informational and entertainment purposes only.
On This Episode:
Tipping in the U.S. has become so automatic whenever you go out to eat or get some kind of services, but it’s also turned into something that's kind of awkward, uncomfortable and terribly twisted. Before, it use to be about showing appreciation, it use to be a simple, straightforward exchange, you tip your server because they worked their butts off and they gave you good service. But nowadays, it feels more like an "unspoken but mandatory" obligation, like you’re expected to tip whether the service was great or just absolutely terrible. If you've ever eaten in a restaurant or nowadays, purchasing a simple cup of coffee or tea, perhaps you felt unsure of what is supposed to be the right amount to tip, especially when you got service charges that are already tacked in the bill. Maybe this is something that folks don't often think about, but it's worth wondering the case how much of a worker’s paycheck actually depends on those tips, they expect them because it supplements an income that's barely considered livable. Tipping culture has gotten way too complicated and, honestly, it sucks. It’s a weird system that places a lot of responsibility on both the customer and the worker while the employer gets to sit back and watch it all go down. Customers are stressed about what’s enough, and workers are left relying on tips to make ends meet. It’s created a situation where both sides are unsure of what’s fair, what’s expected, and at this rate, we're kind of stuck with this mess.
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By Tyler UsterezDISCLAIMER: I wasn’t sure if this disclaimer was necessary for this episode, so I’ll just leave this here just in case. I am not a lawyer. There is no legal advice here. I’m just a podcaster who blabbers stuff that is for general informational and entertainment purposes only.
On This Episode:
Tipping in the U.S. has become so automatic whenever you go out to eat or get some kind of services, but it’s also turned into something that's kind of awkward, uncomfortable and terribly twisted. Before, it use to be about showing appreciation, it use to be a simple, straightforward exchange, you tip your server because they worked their butts off and they gave you good service. But nowadays, it feels more like an "unspoken but mandatory" obligation, like you’re expected to tip whether the service was great or just absolutely terrible. If you've ever eaten in a restaurant or nowadays, purchasing a simple cup of coffee or tea, perhaps you felt unsure of what is supposed to be the right amount to tip, especially when you got service charges that are already tacked in the bill. Maybe this is something that folks don't often think about, but it's worth wondering the case how much of a worker’s paycheck actually depends on those tips, they expect them because it supplements an income that's barely considered livable. Tipping culture has gotten way too complicated and, honestly, it sucks. It’s a weird system that places a lot of responsibility on both the customer and the worker while the employer gets to sit back and watch it all go down. Customers are stressed about what’s enough, and workers are left relying on tips to make ends meet. It’s created a situation where both sides are unsure of what’s fair, what’s expected, and at this rate, we're kind of stuck with this mess.
Connect with Us
Proudly Hosted by RedCircle: https://www.redcircle.com/tylersgrimreminders
Substack: https://tylersgrimreminders.substack.com/
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. Please also leave us a review and let us know what you think. Your feedback helps us create better content for you.
Thanks for listening :)
Resources
Resources can be found on: https://tylersgrimreminders.substack.com/