On social media, many viewers were stunned after a man shared his experience of demanding a tip refund after a restaurant charged an additional $20.
For a long time, tip has a topic in today’s society, and a recent incident at a Thai restaurant has sparked heated debate.
A Reddit user shared his experience of being charged an extra $20 on top of the $13 tip he left on a $197.55 bill.
This situation quickly escalated, bringing attention to tipping culture and its complexities.
The incident: Low tip leads to extra charges
On social media, the Redditor, who goes by @karsheff, shared his terrible experience after demanding a tip refund when a restaurant charged an additional $20. This story gained attention and sparked debate.
The Redditor, dining at a Thai restaurant, opted to leave a modest tip of $13 on his $197.55 bill, equating to just a 6% tip.
This was well below the commonly accepted tipping range of 15-20%.
However, the restaurant decided to take matters into their own hands and added a $20 “gratitude charge,” raising the total tip to $33, which is around 16.7%.
Surprised by this additional charge, the customer contacted the restaurant and demanded a full refund of his tip.
According to the Reddit post, the restaurant agreed to reimburse the customer.
However, the response from the online community was far from sympathetic.
Backlash aganist both parties
While many agreed that the restaurant’s actions were overstepping, the man’s initial low tip did not go unnoticed.
Tipping 15-20% is generally seen as the proper etiquette, with 10% only deemed acceptable in cases of poor service.
Reddit users criticized the low tip, with some even suggesting that the restaurant was justified in its actions.
One person said: Servers do not make less than minimum wage, they make minimum wage from which tips are deducted. If they are taking home less than minimum wage, their employer is breaking the law.
Social media reaction
The Reddit post sparked numerous comments, with some users defending the restaurant’s actions and others condemning them.
In the comment selection, many pointed out that the restaurant should have provided poor service instead of increasing the tip.
While another user summed up the situation, saying, “Everyone sucks here,” referencing both the restaurant’s actions and the customer’s poor tipping behavior.
One user wrote: I pay the price on the menu. That’s it.
While a second commented: Tipping is optional dude f*ck stop blaming customer for your employer shortcomings
Another added: Never understood tips. If i spend that much on restaurant, ill will get big discount and some complementary food. Things are different in other countries
Someone else said: i agree with OP. You can be angry about the tip but charging him extra is scummy and means im not tipping.
Tipping Culture: A source of controversy
Tipping practices in the U.S. have long been a point of contention, especially given that restaurant workers often rely on tips to make a living. While tipping is expected, it can also be a source of frustration, particularly when the standards seem unclear or unfair.
This incident highlights the complexities of tipping culture.
While the restaurant’s decision to increase the tip was controversial, it also shone a light on the low tipping practices that many service workers face.
As tipping remains a deeply ingrained part of dining etiquette, incidents like this continue to spark debate about fairness and responsibility.