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Continuing off the rant about tipping culture, it is despised internationally, yet somehow, it remains a stubborn cornerstone of the U.S.. Most countries around the world have long moved past the need for tipping, opting instead for fair wages, inclusive service charges and just better social systems for their people. On our last discussion, we talked about it’s roots in the ancient days of Europe, and ironically, they have moved past that while Americans are still stuck in that past, the customer is expected to foot the bill for workers’ wages. To the rest of the world, tipping isn’t seen as a kind gesture; it’s an awkward, outdated practice that leaves nothing but confusion and guilt. It’s a bizarre, emotional rollercoaster where diners feel the weight of judgment over whether they tipped “enough,” and workers are left depending on the whims of strangers for their livelihood. For tourists who visit the U.S., the tipping culture is a nightmare; they’re suddenly thrust into a world where 15%, 20%, or even more is expected, and failure to comply feels like a moral failing. But in most other countries, service is just part of the price, and tipping is reserved for the most exceptional service. It’s not a basic expectation, it’s only happens once in a blue moon. On the flip side, there are U.S. tourists who visit other countries where tipping isn’t the norm, but is still gestured by those tourists and as a result, some of those employers have got them hooked into the system, upsetting both their workers and the locals. The truth is, this system has always been painted as a means of generosity, but it’s nothing but a broken structure that allows those employers who participate in such a system to avoid paying fair wages and instead push that responsibility onto the customer. Tipping culture is frustrating, unfair, and internationally, it’s invasive and it needs to be weeded out before it settles its roots.

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