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Sayantan is a Senior Writer with over six years of experience covering the entertainment industry. With a keen eye for pop culture, he explores films, television, anime, video games, and emerging digital trends. His work is driven by a focus on crafting engaging, insightful stories that connect with a global audience.

Sayantan

TikToker’s dance after 35% tip divides commenters.

Culture

Server’s Reaction to 35% Tip Sparks Debate Over America’s Tipping Culture

Reni is a digital culture writer with over three years of experience. From breaking TV and movie news to deep dives into pop‑culture shifts and politics, she loves tracking the pulse of the internet. Beyond writing, she’s a shark researcher and conservationist, often found underwater or analysing shark documentaries.

Reni

Influencer calls out restaurants amid tipping culture outrage on TikTok.

Man Says Restaurants Should Pay Servers More Instead of Relying on Customers—’They Can’t Just Rely on Tips’

Travel Vlogger confused by tipping culture in America.

‘It Doesn’t Make Sense’: Travel Vlogger Questions American Tipping Culture After a Hotel Room-Service Charge—‘Why Is It My Responsibility?’

Manhattan waitress served repeated 'rudeness' to diners at a fine dining establishment and asked for a tip.

‘She Got What She Deserved’: Man Leaves $10 Tip at Manhattan Restaurant After Alleged Attitude From Hostess and Server

Influencer sparked debate on 'Wild' tipping culture on TikTok.

‘Tipping Culture Is Wild’: A TikToker Explained Why She Picks the No-Tip Option and the Comment Section Largely Agreed With Her

Los Angeles server says he made almost $1800 on a good week.

Los Angeles Server Said He Made $50 an Hour in Tips During His Best Week of the Year — X Said Tipping Culture Was Out of Control — He Said He Earned Every Dollar

Man asked to tip kitchen staff before ordering or anticipate a booger sandwich.

‘Is This a Shakedown?’: A Man’s Video About Being Asked to Tip Kitchen Staff Before Ordering Has X Furious About Tipping Culture

Sohini is a digital media writer and editor with nearly five years of experience covering trends, entertainment, and online culture. She has contributed to multiple national and international publications in editorial and management roles. When she’s offline, she’s usually watching TV shows and movies with her dog.

Sohini

This server is urging people to stop leaving $2 tips for restaurant staff

‘$2 Is Not an Acceptable Tip’: A Server’s Viral Rant Has X Debating Whether Tipping Culture Has Gone Too Far

Restaurant Sign Says Servers Make $3.50 an Hour and ‘If You Can’t Afford to Tip, You Can’t Afford to Dine Out’ — X Pushes Back

“Retaliatory”: Olive Garden Server Fired the Morning After a $700 Tip Was Flagged for Review Says the Termination Was Not About Behavior

Waiter flat-out refused to take a $50 tip and asked customers to pay at least $85 or not visit restaurants.

Waiter Refused a $50 Tip on a $200 Bill and Said the Couple Shouldn’t Eat Out if They Wouldn’t Pay $85 — X Had Thoughts

TikToker claimed the tipping culture in the USA was "getting out of hand."

TikToker Says Tipping Culture Is Getting ‘Out of Hand’ After Seeing a 35% Auto-Tip Listed as the Middle Option

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Left: Screenshot of a receipt showing an automatic $1 tip added to a $1.50 soda can purchase. Right: Can of Coca-Cola in person's hand against background of shelf in supermarket.

Woman buys $1.50 soda. Then she notices the store added a $1 tip even after she picked “no tip”

Left: Text from Reddit reading "What the f is this" on a background of Italian inspired dishes featuring fresh cantaloupe melon, savory prosciutto, creamy feta cheese, and fragrant basil, seen from bird's eye view perspective. Right: Restaurant receipt from Burdell in Oakland, California.

“Tipping in the US has an ugly past”: Diner upset over a 20% no-tipping fee

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

pay portal with tip requested next to sonogram print-outs

Tipping Culture