Tipping Culture Has Become A Normalized Scam

Today, we talk about why tipping culture is so out of control these days! Tipping fatigue is very real and the natural result of a system that has become increasingly exploitative. And that’s because tipping or gratuity is no longer merely an expectation for service workers in the hospitality industry. It’s slowly being integrated into more and more everyday transactions, presented either as an assumed add-on or disguised as a service charge. These include those with minimal or no human contact, such as delivery apps and self-checkout machines. Talk about scams that have become normalized…

Often referred to as tipflation, this trend has reached a tipping point. People are upset and resentful, and a growing number choose to select "no tip" in situations where service wasn’t provided in the traditional sense.

So, whether you're one of those folks who is fed up with the North American tipping culture or simply someone interested in social norms and cultural differences, this video is for you. It highlights the absurdity and explores how we got to this point.