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Customer sparks massive debate about tipping kitchen staff
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- A customer sparked debate on tipping culture after being prompted to tip kitchen staff at Schlotzsky’s deli, despite no table service being involved.
- The incident was shared on X by @HistorianUSA1, where over 60,000 users discussed the growing expectation to tip in various service scenarios.
- Many users criticized the practice, calling it a "shakedown" and arguing that tipping should be voluntary, not pressured by payment machines.
- Some commenters emphasized that businesses should pay employees a living wage instead of relying on customer tips to supplement income.
- The controversy reflects broader dissatisfaction with tipping norms expanding beyond traditional hospitality roles.
