Woman goes to birthday lunch at Virginia restaurant. By the end of the meal, the server is confronting them over their tip: ‘She paid to serve you’

Tipping culture in the U.S. is a sore subject for a lot of people. Still, most diners continue to tip, especially when eating out.

Unlike in most other countries, tips in the U.S. aren’t just extra; they’re built into how servers are paid. Under federal law, some tipped workers can earn a base wage as low as $2.13 an hour, with tips expected to make up the difference.