Summary:
Why do we tip—even when we know we’ll never see the server again? New research suggests it’s not just about rewarding good service, but about social pressure. Some people tip out of genuine appreciation, while others simply follow the norm. But here’s the twist: those who truly value great service tend to tip more than average, and everyone else adjusts upward to match them.
Yeah fuck tipping. The very thought of having to deal with it keeps me from eating out at sit down restaurants more often than not.
Don’t get me started about tip screens when I’m picking up food to go.