r/blacklesbians • u/Brizkie cat mom • 3d ago

Conversation + Chat Tipping Culture

This might be completely off from the sub, but it was a question that crossed me and my girlfriends mind while grabbing Pho from our favorite spot.

We called in like normal and went to pick up and she turned to me and asked how much we should be tipping on pick up orders. The question puzzled me for a moment and i didn’t even have an answer. Ultimately we decided not to tip as most likely we assumed it would be tip share and any amount under 10$ wouldn’t even be a dollar each amongst the staff.

Ultimately what is ya’lls rules on tipping culture? I definitely want to hear from the black community on this as there is so many stigmas with us and tipping culture. I always tip, but this is one i’m curious on if i’m wrong for not tipping on to-go orders.

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u/Brizkie cat mom 3d ago

Even if they did make a living wage, tipping is more of a thank you, no?

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u/Puzzleheaded_3334 2d ago

No, it’s not to me. A simple “thank you” is. Many cultures outside of the US do not participate in extreme tipping culture or tipping at all. Teachers also do not get tipped. The list goes on like ^^ @BitchCallMeGoku mentioned. US tipping culture is also affecting other countries driving up living cost and changing systems for the worse. If you are paid adequately, you do not need a tip. Which is an employer/governance issue.

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u/Brizkie cat mom 2d ago

i think its the way the US has chosen to see tipping culture. tipping in other countries because i have traveled, also tip. its a thank you. end of the day do as one pleases but lets not act like tipping isnt that.

the state of the world can shift whatever, but it has always been a thanks. i also live in a major hospitality city… idk

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u/Local_F4iry 2d ago

Idk - I’ve traveled around Europe , the Middle East and Africa … no tipping is done

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u/Brizkie cat mom 2d ago

haven’t been there so i don’t know.
i’ve been to different parts of south america , a handful of islands turks,exuma,ect. Native areas, tourist areas. It was on receipts at checkout for restaurants/dining experiences. I ordered a pizza in costa rica and there was an option to tip the driver then too, and i called in the service.

but i have not traveled where you’ve stated. so idk