From what I see on X, tipping culture in the US is out of control.
You can’t buy a coffee, check into a hotel, or grab takeout without being prompted to tip, sometimes before the service even happens.
Suggested amounts keep creeping up.
15% feels stingy.
20% is expected.
25%+ is pushed.
And it’s not just restaurants anymore.
It’s everywhere.
I’m so glad I live in a country where tipping is simple.
You just round up to the nearest euro.
Done.
No guilt.
No awkward screen spins.
It keeps the transaction about the actual transaction, not about social pressure.
I’ll tip well for great service.
But I’m not tipping a self-checkout screen.