The tipping culture in the US has been a topic of discourse for several years. Customers are expected to leave a tip of at least 10-20 per cent for a dinner, and $1 for a bar drink. This debate was recently re-ignited by a post from Indian YouTuber, Ishan Sharma.
The content creator dined at a restaurant in New York. He has shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) criticising the tipping culture in the States. According to Ishan, he ordered a panini, club sandwich, and crepe at the eatery and the total cost of his order was $45 (about ₹3,800).
He gave the waiter $50 in cash, but instead of giving him back $5, she kept it as a tip. Ishan Sharma wrote in his post, "Tipping is such a scam in New York. Why do I pay extra just because restaurants pay minimum hourly wages? Ordered a crepe, club sandwich and panini for $45 (₹ 3,800).
We paid $50 cash and the waiter just took the rest as tip. I asked for change and she said ‘you have to pay the tip' and went away. I asked ‘is it mandatory?' and she just ignored me.
And my friend (a local) felt guilty for not paying at least 20% tip! 20% for what? INSANE.” Take a look: Also Read: Bengaluru Bars, Hotels, Clubs Now Allowed To Operate Till 1 am, As Per Latest Directive Ishan Sharma's post received polarising responses on social media. He was criticised by several users for not following the traditions of the nation he was visiting.
Recalling the proverb "When in Rome, do as the Romans do," some made the case that tourists should f.