If you're not sure whether to tip, you might want to consider asking yourself these questions. (Photo : by Dan Smedley / Unsplash)
Over time, tipping rules have changed. These days, it seems like there are more ways to drain our bank accounts: pet groomers, carryout meals, Uber and Amazon drivers, supermarket delivery, and so on.
If tipping bothers you, it's probably because the standards have shifted. So, you might be wondering if it's ever okay to leave out a tip if you're not feeling especially giving.
If you're not sure whether to tip, you might want to consider asking yourself these questions.
Are People Supposed to Tip in This Situation?
Tipping is a common method to express thanks or appreciation for a service, particularly if it goes above and beyond your expectations. You definitely need to leave a tip if you're eating out.
It might be difficult to know how much to tip, but at restaurants, many customers pay in the range of 15% to 22%, with the expected tip being around 20%. You might wish to tip on the higher end if you're using the corporate card for payment or if the service provider is aware that you are self-employed.
Tipping might sometimes be about who or what you represent, rather than about you. This might include your employer, the name of your own business, memberships in civic or religious groups, links to the community, boards you sit on, and other organizations that would like to claim you as their own. Tipping has more impact on society and leaves a lasting effect than its monetary worth.
If you frequent a location, you might want to tip when you see the request on the screen because you want to make sure the service is up to par.
The majority of these digital payment kiosks often feature preset settings for tipping on the screen. It is perhaps even preferable not to tip if you are unsure who will receive it, such as the chef or business owner instead of the cashier.
In general, unless the staff member gives exceptional service, clients shouldn't feel pressured to tip in these situations.
You are not required to give a tip if it is not part of the total cost. However, the debate over whether or not to tip is still relevant today.
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