The tipping debate has reached a fever pitch over the past couple of years, with many thinking tipping culture has gone too far. Terms like “tipping fatigue” and “iPad tipping” plagued the internet post-COVID. In short, more was being asked of customers, and they didn’t like it.
It’s no surprise, then, that service workers feel they have to earn their tips now more than ever. This leads them to think outside the box. As one server put it, she needs to “stand out” from the rest, and it involves a quick trip to Ross Dress for Less.
