Introvert grabbed coffee at Starbucks drive-thru — then heard server call out: ‘Another no tipper’
All he wanted was a simple cup of coffee, but instead became a victim of the toxic tipping culture
Tipping used to be a quiet gesture of gratitude, something a customer happily gives for splendid services rendered. However, today, it has become somewhat of a mandatory social tax, one that comes with a side of public shaming if you don't play along. This is exactly what happened when @pinklegend13's introvert of a boyfriend went to the Starbucks drive-thru for a simple cup of joe. After he collected his order, he was about to drive away when he was met with needless comments, prompting his partner to vent out her frustration on Threads on 23rd April. The post that has amassed over 16,000 likes since.
If you don't tip, you'll be judged
As per the post, after paying $20 for a coffee, the woman's boyfriend went to collect the coffee as well as the change. However, after saying 'thank you' and 'have a nice day,' he heard the worker say, "We’ve got another no-tipper!" Being an introvert, the man drove off, but his girlfriend decided to post this incident online, calling out the toxic tipping culture. "What is actually wrong with people? It should not be a requirement to tip. You never know people's situation. Tipping culture has become garbage in the US," she shared.
What's even more heartbreaking is the fact that her boyfriend is a hard-working man who treats everyone with respect. But now he's being judged for his financial choices despite paying for the drink he ordered. She also shared that she was planning on "emailing that location" he stopped at. It's safe to say that things are getting out of hand when it comes to tipping. If anything, this problem might even get bigger in the near future, and this isn't just an assumption; even studies show that people are now being forced to tip more frequently than in the past.
You have to tip more now than ever before
A study conducted by the Pew Research Center shows that around 7 in 10 adults (72%) across the U.S. feel like they are being made to tip in more places than they did about five years ago. But even when the Americans say they're asked to tip more often, only a fraction of them know when and how to do so. About 34% of adults say it's extremely easy to know when to tip, and only about 33% know how much to tip for different services. Moreover, only 21% believe that tipping is a choice rather than an obligation.
Meanwhile, 29% say that it's more of an obligation. However, the largest share of about 49% says that it depends on the situation, underscoring the lack of a single set of rules or expectations. This explains why so many of them decided to go on a rant after seeing the woman's post on Threads, speaking up not just for themselves but for the majority.
"I mean, I handle urine, blood, and swabs from orifices, including rectal. I make about the same as a Barista, but I don’t get tips. So yeah, complaining about no tips on a CUP OF COFFEE is absurd," @heyrachelxo said. Meanwhile, @johngiurini revealed, "My pet peeve: the Starbucks app asks for a tip BEFORE you even get served. A tip is intended for good or exceptional service. Asking for it before you even get served is a complete disconnect."
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