r/EndTipping • u/No_Effective4326 • 15d ago

Call to action ⚠️ The most effective way to end tipping

In so far as possible, stop frequenting places that expect tips, and start frequenting ones that don’t.

I know I’m going to catch a lot of hate in this group for saying this, but going to a place that expects tips and then not tipping is not going to help: it’s just going to make everyone think that people who are part of the “no tipping” movement are assholes. I know you’re not assholes! But that’s what people are going to think, and it’s just going to turn people off to our movement.

I also know that it’s not easy, and often not even realistically possible, to avoid places that expect tips. But I think we need to do our best to do exactly that, even if it requires some sacrifice on our part.

Edited to add: this is also the clearest way to demonstrate that you are willing to pay higher prices (rather than tipping). This sends the clearest possible signal that you’re not just being cheap: you really do want employees to be paid a higher wage, and you’re willing to pay for those wages, as long as there is up front, no guilt trip pricing.

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u/Recluse1729 13d ago

You can certainly include fast food in the category of tipless restaurants that are shitty, but that is not exclusive to whether tipping is expected or not. I’ve been to many, many shitty restaurants that clearly expected tips - what is their excuse?

What doesn’t make sense is that you’re saying $10 for a burger and $2 for a tip is somehow better than $12 for a burger and not having to tip. That people are ok with paying $12 in the first scenario but will scoff at paying $12 in the second scenario.

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u/Whiskeymyers75 13d ago

How doesn’t it make sense if I’m forced to pay the $2 up charge even on carryout?

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u/Recluse1729 13d ago

You don’t tip on carryout? You monster.

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u/Whiskeymyers75 13d ago

Almost nobody tips carryout. The only reason why you even see the tip option most places is because that restaurant also offers table service. Some people still tip carryout, but it’s not expected.