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.

  • Lexam@lemmy.worldEnglish
    77·
    8 hours ago

    What is wrong with Europeans? It’s a simple system. First move the decimal then double the price, oh we’re splitting? Oh ok, then divide the bill, remember Jess didn’t get anything, and yes Tim is pitching in if he wants a ride home. Anyway move the decimal back then minus the members in your party and finally times it by 20% and you have how much you should tip.