International fans visiting the US for the World Cup have become frustrated by the culture of having to tip servers, telling the BBC that tipping fatigue has set in.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/48704263

Many international fans visiting the US for the World Cup have become frustrated by the culture of tipping servers, telling the BBC that tipping fatigue has set in.

England supporter Geoff Pryor said he understood tipping for good service, but he found it “weird” when buying a bottle of water and “they try to get a tip for doing nothing”.

In the US, staff at some restaurants and bars are paid just over $2 (£1.50) an hour, and they expect customers to tip about 20% of the total cost of the bill so they can earn a living.

Frustrations have also been shared by hospitality staff, with one bar owner telling the BBC that many World Cup tourists have been bad tippers.

  • Phantaloons@piefed.zipEnglish
    1011·
    11 hours ago

    Oh no, who forced them on the airplane and made them attend it?!

    I’ll just go on vacation in a militarized fascist state and see some futbol!

      • treesartlife@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        2 hours ago

        Exactly. I have no respect for anyone that travelled to the US for the world cup. Fucking shame on anyone that supports that fascist country with spending money there

      • Sabata@ani.socialEnglish
        2·
        6 hours ago

        And rich enough to buy tickets, travel, and survive the gestapo inspections without getting sent to a camp.