Bri’Zan Couture: Naperville
Naperville, IL · Published
A public WeddingWire review reported a 20% tip prompt after a roughly $2,000 wedding-dress purchase.
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Naperville, IL · Published
A public WeddingWire review reported a 20% tip prompt after a roughly $2,000 wedding-dress purchase.
Spokane Valley, WA · Published
A public TripAdvisor review described a tip screen where customers ordered at a counter, received food on a tray, and cleared their own table.
Charleston, SC · Published
A public TripAdvisor review described a tip screen after customers poured their own drinks.
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper said the lowest tip choice was 10% while paying $1,864 for an off-the-rack wedding dress. That would have added nearly $200. The shopper declined, and the post did not name the store or location. The attached photo shows the dress, not the checkout screen.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner shared a photo of a tip screen whose lowest suggested choice was 20%. The options were displayed in descending order, placing the highest percentage first. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Asheville, NC · Reported
A shopper reported that a downtown Asheville corner store showed a tip prompt while ringing up packaged snacks and drinks. The store was not named.
Location not reported, CA · Reported
A California customer posted a receipt and card total, alleging that an $18.22 tip (about 22%) was entered after an $80.52 takeout purchase. The restaurant reportedly refunded the amount after the customer complained.
Boston, MA · Reported
A traveler reported that the pin pad required a tip choice before tap-to-pay, offering 15%, 18%, 21%, and Other without displaying the dollar amount.
Salt Lake City, UT · Reported
A customer video showed prices changing after they declined a tip at a Salt Lake City airport kiosk. Shake Shack said this was not its policy and traced it to a one-off configuration at the licensed airport location.
Location not reported · Published
A widely shared video showed a customer being asked for a tip at an automated checkout with no employee providing the transaction. Commenters noted that the clip may predate the 2026 repost, so the incident date and location remain unknown.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter named Walgreens as an unexpected place where a tip was requested. No location or amounts were given.
Location not reported · Reported
After an out-of-pocket tow to a tire shop, the driver’s iPad reportedly displayed a tip request.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip request when an air-conditioning technician visited.
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request at a vape shop.
Location not reported · Reported
A patient reported being given a QR code to tip the registered nurse who administered an iron infusion.
Online · Reported
While making a $100 memorial donation, a donor reported suggested tips beginning at 15% for staff and volunteers.
Location not reported · Reported
A bakery customer reported a tip request after two croissants were placed in a paper bag.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer said a window cleaner appeared to wait for a tip after a $600 job that took about 45 minutes.
Location not reported · Reported
An arborist’s credit-card page reportedly showed both a card fee and a tip option after a $1,500 tree treatment.
Online · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request while buying diffuser oils online.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at a convenience store.
Online · Reported
A shopper reported a tip option while ordering socks online.
Location not reported · Reported
A driver reported a tip request while paying for a smog check.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip request after an employee boxed pre-made donuts.
Location not reported · Reported
A concert attendee reported an additional tip request at a coat check that already charged a fee.
Location not reported · Reported
A guest reported a tip request at a self-serve hotel water-bottle filler beside a closed bar.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter named a roughly €20,000 cruise as an unexpected setting for a tip request.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip option while booking a local photographer online.
Orlando, FL · Reported
A traveler reported a tip request at a check-in desk at Orlando International Airport.
Location not reported · Reported
A passenger said the company-paid fare was roughly $500 and the driver personally suggested a tip.
Location not reported · Reported
A guest named an all-inclusive resort in Mexico as an unexpected place where a tip was requested.
Location not reported · Reported
A patient reported a tip request at a medical spa or laser-hair-removal clinic.
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper reported a tip prompt after a cashier scanned two retail items.
Online · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request on a $100 hoodie order that also charged shipping.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at a tobacco store.
Online · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request while ordering custom-made dress pants online.
Location not reported · Reported
An optician’s payment terminal reportedly asked for a tip after a $400 glasses purchase, starting at 15%.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at an automatic car wash.
Location not reported, FL · Reported
A Florida mini-golf customer reported being handed a putter, told to select a ball and use a QR scorecard, then shown a 15% suggestion.
Location not reported · Reported
A visitor said a pick-your-own farm requested a tip when selling the empty basket used to gather berries.
Location not reported · Reported
After service, an exterminator’s emailed job summary reportedly ended by asking how much the customer wanted to tip.
Location not reported · Reported
A guest reported a tip invitation immediately after purchasing a game card.
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper saw a tip jar on a supermarket deli case while buying sliced turkey.
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request after selecting and carrying their own bottles to the register.
Location not reported · Reported
After an expensive front-door installation, the invoice suggested 10%, 15%, and 18%.
Location not reported · Reported
At a cashless concert venue, a shopper buying three $40 shirts reported that the worker turned around a tip screen.
Philadelphia, PA · Reported
A venue guest reported a tip request after paying $10 for bottled water at “Lincoln field.”
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at a bottle-redemption center.
Online · Reported
A Canadian shopper reported a tip request while ordering a scooter online.
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request at a cannabis grow-supply store.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip jar beside the register after a $150 phone-screen repair by the owner.
Location not reported · Reported
A bridal shopper said the percentage options started at 18%, which would have meant a $500 to $800 tip.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at a doctor’s office.
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper reported a tip prompt after an employee packed loose-leaf tea.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip request from a sprinkler-service company.
Online · Reported
An online art-supply shopper reported a tip request and abandoned the order.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner reported a tip request at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant with minimal staff and robot drink delivery.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request while using self-service ordering at a bagel store.
Location not reported · Reported
A hotel guest reported that a QR-code tipping option added a 25% fee on top of the tip.
Location not reported · Reported
After pumping their own fuel and going inside to pay, a customer reported that the cashier flipped over an iPad with a tip request.
Online · Reported
A user reported a tip request on a defensive-driving website.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter named a waterpark as an unexpected place where a tip was requested.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter said their hospital patient portal offered a way to tip employees for above-and-beyond service.
Location not reported · Reported
After an expensive whole-home tile installation, a customer reported a tip request.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported being asked to tip during a vehicle inspection transaction.
Location not reported · Reported
A patient reported a tip request at a Botox appointment.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a 15% prompt after a $400 oil, differential, and transfer-case service.
Location not reported · Reported
A grocery register also used for coffee sales reportedly displayed a tip prompt while the customer bought eggs.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a 20% request on a $5,800 plumbing bill presented in their kitchen.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip request after an almost $800 tree-removal service.
Online · Reported
A shopper paying a separate shipping fee reported an additional online tip request.
Location not reported · Reported
After a roughly $12,000 HVAC installation, a customer said a tip was clearly expected.
Location not reported, CA · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at an unnamed California thrift store.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner described a location where customers selected and cooked their own food before a tip decision.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at a corner store.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter named a UPS Store as an unexpected place where a tip was requested.
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper buying one pre-made cookie for about $6 reported a phone checkout with a tip question.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip request after a drive-through oil change.
Location not reported · Reported
A patient reported being asked to tip at an urgent care facility.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter said a self-service arena kiosk automatically included a 20% tip and required changing it to $0.
Online · Reported
A shopper ordering coffee beans as a gift reported a tip request at online checkout.
Online · Reported
A shopper abandoned an online camping-gear order after a tip screen appeared.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip screen on a $500 cleaning bill; a later visit reportedly did not show the screen.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a 20% option after an almost $1,000 carpet and upholstery cleaning job.
Online · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request while placing an online clothing order.
Location not reported · Reported
A concert attendee reported a tip request at a self-service soda kiosk.
Location not reported · Reported
A concertgoer buying a $45 shirt reported tip buttons of 20%, 25%, and 30% after the worker retrieved the item.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a carpet-cleaning tip screen presented inside their home.
Location not reported · Reported
After a paid leak investigation, the technician handed over an iPad with a tip question while standing inside the customer’s hallway.
Location not reported · Reported
The poster said they filled the cup, dispensed the yogurt, and added toppings before a cashier weighed it and presented a tip prompt.
St. Michaels, MD · Reported
A customer reported tip choices of 10%, 15%, and 20% while buying rum at a store in St. Michaels, Maryland.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer shared an image of a tip prompt at a convenience-store self-checkout. The business, location, and displayed amounts were not identified.
Austin, TX · Reported
A customer reported buying a bottle of soda at a self-service store at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and finding an 18% tip already selected.
St. Louis, MO · Reported
A commenter said a Busch Stadium checkout asked for a tip after the customer grabbed a beer from a cooler and tapped to pay. The original post was removed, but the location-specific comment remained available. No suggested amounts were reported.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer said they left a 15% tip in the app for a pickup order, then a counter worker stopped them while leaving and asked whether they wanted to add a tip. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper reported seeing a tip request at a grocery-store self-checkout. The chain, location, and suggested amounts were not identified.
New York, NY · Reported
A commenter said an Earthbar kiosk inside an Equinox in New York City asked for a tip while ordering a smoothie. The commenter noted that the smoothie already cost $15. The exact Equinox location and suggested amounts were not reported.
Location not reported · Reported
A Reddit poster shared a receipt photo and said the final card transaction did not match the signed amount. The restaurant and location were not identified; the report records the allegation without naming a business.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer described a screen with only three suggested percentages and a custom-amount button. Entering zero reportedly led to a confirmation screen and then another custom-amount step before the customer could finish without a tip. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported scanning a QR code, ordering and getting supplies without table service, then seeing a large preselected 25% tip with 20% and 30% alternatives. The custom choice was described as small and gray.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a 25% tip already selected at a QR-code burger restaurant where ordering and drinks were self-service. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A published video shows a kiosk asking whether the customer wants to tip the kitchen crew before the order is placed or any food is received. The business and location were not identified.
Auburn Hills, MI · Reported
A published article reports that a Popeyes kiosk displayed 10%, 15%, no-tip, and custom choices; the article notes that additional choices were cropped from the source photo.
Online · Reported
A Redcamp product checkout photographed on Reddit offers 5%, 10%, and 15% tip choices on a $133.80 order, with a no-tip choice visible.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer posted a receipt showing a 3% technology fee that the manager removed when questioned; the same account said suggested tips started at 20%. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Auburn Hills, MI · Reported
A customer photographed a Popeyes self-service kiosk in a Michigan mall asking for a tip. Popeyes later said the feature was a limited test at roughly 12 food-court locations, not a nationwide rollout.
Location not reported · Reported
A Hilton guest shared a photo of a room sign inviting guests to scan a QR code and reward a job well done. The hotel location was not identified.
Lake Winnipesaukee, NH · Published
While booking a one-hour tubing and wakeboarding trip, a customer reported being told that the price covered the equipment and fuel but that they would need to tip the captain and helper. The operator was not named.
Danvers, MA · Reported
A Reddit poster shared a photo and said a Best Buy register in Danvers, Massachusetts offered 18%, 20%, and 22% gratuity while they bought a phone charger. Other commenters disputed whether this was a normal store flow, so the report is limited to the pictured checkout.
Orlando, FL · Reported
A commenter described self-service drinks and food warmers at an Orlando convention center, followed by a tip prompt at self-checkout. The commenter said workers stocked the warmers but did not provide made-to-order service. The exact venue was not identified.
Tampa, FL · Reported
A commenter reported a tip prompt while buying a roughly $6 bottle of water at a self-service kiosk at Tampa International Airport. The commenter said no workers were involved and did not give the suggested amounts.
Salt Lake City, UT · Reported
A traveler said a self-service kiosk at Salt Lake City International Airport asked for a tip on a bottle of water even though no worker helped with the purchase. The suggested amounts were not reported.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer buying one donut reported fixed tip choices of $1, $2, and $3.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter described a tip request on a $35 takeout pizza before the food was prepared.
Location not reported · Reported
A visitor to a FIFA fan zone said they picked a beer from a cooler and used a self-pay kiosk. An employee entered a PIN and opened the can, and the screen then offered 20%, 22%, and 25% tips. The stadium and city were not identified.
Syracuse, NY · Reported
A photo shows a self-checkout for a bottled drink displaying “Tip the Staff” with 18%, 20%, and 22% choices and a visible “No tip, thanks” option.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip prompt at a fully automated ballpark self-checkout after buying a small bottle of water. The ballpark and suggested amounts were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “No Tip Orders Are Getting Cold….” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1l4a0ld/no_tip_orders_are_getting_cold/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “This Rubbed Me The Wrong Way.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1s77qdh/this_rubbed_me_the_wrong_way/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Server Was Mad For Leaving A Cash Tip.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1uhakcd/server_was_mad_for_leaving_a_cash_tip/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Op So Brainwashed He Tips 25% After Being Served Moldy Bread.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qwxmi6/op_so_brainwashed_he_tips_25_after_being_served/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “The Replies To This Have Been Absolutely Bonkers.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1m31ps5/the_replies_to_this_have_been_absolutely_bonkers/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Large Party, Count 2.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1q2bc9j/large_party_count_2/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “16% Tip Required, What Do You Think Of The Owner's Response?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1lyw8iu/16_tip_required_what_do_you_think_of_the_owners/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “This Is A First For Me.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qhd1dy/this_is_a_first_for_me/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “30% Is Soso Tipping LOL.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1jmtpsr/30_is_soso_tipping_lol/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Waffle House To Go Fee.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1ss7r7s/waffle_house_to_go_fee/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Another Reason To End Tipping.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qktd6c/another_reason_to_end_tipping/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Grocery Store Apparently Adds $1.00 Tip To All Orders.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1rkaqg2/grocery_store_apparently_adds_100_tip_to_all/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “It's Finally Happened. Im Tired Of The Entitled Doordashers.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1molsjw/its_finally_happened_im_tired_of_the_entitled/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Tipping On Top Of Corkage Fee.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1q2319y/tipping_on_top_of_corkage_fee/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Seattle, WA · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Tipping In Seattle Has Gone Too Far.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1mh29z3/tipping_in_seattle_has_gone_too_far/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “I'm Not Tipping 25% For Taking Pre-Made Ice Cream Treats Out Of A Box.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1n2p621/im_not_tipping_25_for_taking_premade_ice_cream/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “18% Gratuity At Buffet. No Service.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1sz7f6l/18_gratuity_at_buffet_no_service/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Tipping Is Getting Outrageous.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1lnqhgw/tipping_is_getting_outrageous/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Last Time We’ll Ever Go Here….” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1t9i4gf/last_time_well_ever_go_here/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “This Is Not My Check But It Has To Be Posted Here.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qyykzf/this_is_not_my_check_but_it_has_to_be_posted_here/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “It’s Not A Tip; It’s A Bribe!.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1m4cxf7/its_not_a_tip_its_a_bribe/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Owner Publicly Shames Guest And States That Servers Have To Pay Out Of Pocket If They Don’t Get Tips?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qes1ci/owner_publicly_shames_guest_and_states_that/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Bought Pizza, Picked It Up, Asked For Tip Twice.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qm1yl2/bought_pizza_picked_it_up_asked_for_tip_twice/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Drink From The Water Fountain? Did You Tip?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1lwoyu3/drink_from_the_water_fountain_did_you_tip/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Nice Try. Now Give Me My Change.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1n7foou/nice_try_now_give_me_my_change/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Went Out To Eat With A Friend And Saw A New Strategy I’m Going To Start Using.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1lvtfay/went_out_to_eat_with_a_friend_and_saw_a_new/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “At A Local Bar.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1q9jha6/at_a_local_bar/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Just Now On The News LOL!.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1rrgjms/just_now_on_the_news_lol/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Push The Red Button.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1u3z9pu/push_the_red_button/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “This Is So Totally Ridiculous.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1rof6yt/this_is_so_totally_ridiculous/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Beware Of This Billing Trend.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1si389f/beware_of_this_billing_trend/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “How Is It Not A Tip?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1ty3d2m/how_is_it_not_a_tip/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “"I Need Change For A $100 Bill But Make Sure It's A $20 And A $10 So He Has To Leave The 20".” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1psnb3g/i_need_change_for_a_100_bill_but_make_sure_its_a/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “I Think Kids Are Being Tricked Into Tipping At A Snow Cone Truck At School.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1tebx0u/i_think_kids_are_being_tricked_into_tipping_at_a/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “$30 Valet Demanded Cash Tip.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1sr2gwq/30_valet_demanded_cash_tip/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Is This Our Problem?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1mxrpsn/is_this_our_problem/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Went To A New Restaurant Last Night. Didnt Notice Anything On The Menu But Regardless I Wont Be Back.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1rmo54k/went_to_a_new_restaurant_last_night_didnt_notice/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “I Had The Weirdest Interaction At A Restaurant Today.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1seb031/i_had_the_weirdest_interaction_at_a_restaurant/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Giving A 20% Tip And Getting A Snarky Response From Waitstaff.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1r3fwah/giving_a_20_tip_and_getting_a_snarky_response/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “When You See It.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qoi0tk/when_you_see_it/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Auto 18% Added To Bills Of $150 Or More With A Snarky Gaslighting Comment.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1sjogxk/auto_18_added_to_bills_of_150_or_more_with_a/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Pay Me Extra Money First Or Else I'll Ruin Your Food.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1lmoqx8/pay_me_extra_money_first_or_else_ill_ruin_your/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Amazon Prime Delivery Asking For Tips.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1rlln51/amazon_prime_delivery_asking_for_tips/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Picked Up My Own Food And Got Hit With The "Intentional Delay" For Not Tipping.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1r2iydw/picked_up_my_own_food_and_got_hit_with_the/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Shady Situation At Starbucks.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1mewvu9/shady_situation_at_starbucks/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “This Math Doesn’t Add Up.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1pfuubt/this_math_doesnt_add_up/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Tip Fee….” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1s00sz0/tip_fee/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Can't Believe I Was Just Asked For A Tip By A French Waiter.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1spomj9/cant_believe_i_was_just_asked_for_a_tip_by_a/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Charged A “Quiet Time Surcharge” Because The Restaurant Wasn’t Busy.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1mzgmgh/charged_a_quiet_time_surcharge_because_the/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “This Was A First.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qujxoo/this_was_a_first/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Note On Register…”no Tip? Nice, Your Order Will Be Ready In An Hour…”.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1ltw5sk/note_on_registerno_tip_nice_your_order_will_be/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Energy Fee?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1r2bvmu/energy_fee/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Cancun, Quintana Roo · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Airport Transfer In Cancun. Tipped Driver $1 USD. He Declined And Gave It Back. The Sign Suggests $20 LOL.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1shasow/airport_transfer_in_cancun_tipped_driver_1_usd_he/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Paid At A Food Truck With Cash To Avoid Getting “Tip Guilted” On A Card Payment. They Still Got Me With A 3.99% “Card .” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1rhhavi/paid_at_a_food_truck_with_cash_to_avoid_getting/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Seems About Right.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1j91y48/seems_about_right/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Outrageous Tip Expectation.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qg84iu/outrageous_tip_expectation/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Additude.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1sskyos/additude/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Worker Tipped Himself $10 After We Gave Cash.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1rjton2/worker_tipped_himself_10_after_we_gave_cash/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “I’m Just Done.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1o51jri/im_just_done/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “15% Wasn’t Good Enough, Apparently.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1pxb4vb/15_wasnt_good_enough_apparently/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “This Lady Is My Hero. Always Remove Auto Tip When You're On A Cruise!.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1po3jgy/this_lady_is_my_hero_always_remove_auto_tip_when/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Miscommunication Or Intentional Theft?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1t9l7gx/miscommunication_or_intentional_theft/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “I Was Extremely Surprised When I Saw This At A Coffee Shop.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1mglumy/i_was_extremely_surprised_when_i_saw_this_at_a/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “I Have Enough Friends.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1r788nf/i_have_enough_friends/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Northwest Arkansas, AR · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Seen In Nw Arkansas.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1sa06pt/seen_in_nw_arkansas/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Tip Expected For Prenatal Sonogram?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1q55xia/tip_expected_for_prenatal_sonogram/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “I Finally Found One On Threads.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qquytf/i_finally_found_one_on_threads/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Server Posted "Was Wondering Why I Got Stiffed".” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qdg3g6/server_posted_was_wondering_why_i_got_stiffed/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “This Person Told The Server To “Round Up To $70.00” And The Employee Used A Discount To Increase Their Tip.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1r7gol1/this_person_told_the_server_to_round_up_to_7000/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Oh Yes, I’d Absolutely Love To Tip You 99% (After Tax, For Good Measure).” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qi1t49/oh_yes_id_absolutely_love_to_tip_you_99_after_tax/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “As A Doordash Driver - Please Don't Tip.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qgwodb/as_a_doordash_driver_please_dont_tip/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s July 2026 visual roundup documents this report under the title “It's Just A Dollar Or Two! LOL.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1qhf8ef/its_just_a_dollar_or_two_lol/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A screenshot recounts a coffee-shop customer leaving $1 cash on a $5 drink and receiving a sarcastic response from the barista. The shop and location were not identified.
Las Vegas, NV · Published
A screenshot recounts a Sahara Las Vegas snack-shop checkout with 10% and 20% choices, no no-tip button, and a custom $0.00 entry rejected as invalid; the customer said one cent was accepted.
Location not reported · Published
A screenshot of a barista’s account says a coworker confronted an elderly regular for not using the Square tip screen, after which the customer stopped returning. The shop and city were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A screenshot recounts a counter-service pizza shop where a customer selected zero, was told the card was not processing, and later reported that a tip appeared on the card charge. The shop and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A screenshot recounts a $14 counter order for two pizza slices where the shop added 5% to every ticket and then offered 18%, 20%, and 25% tip choices. The shop and city were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A screenshot shows a manicure and pedicure customer receiving a next-day text with the technician’s Venmo code. The roundup title says the customer had already left a $20 cash tip.
Location not reported · Published
A screenshot recounts a hot-pot restaurant turning an iPad toward diners with 20%, 22%, and 25% tip choices while staff watched. The restaurant and city were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A screenshot shows feedback from a dog-grooming subscriber who said they were asked for a tip on top of a subscription fee and extra haircut charges. The groomer and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A regular customer ordering an $18 pickup bowl said the site asked for a tip, encouraged one after decline, then asked for confirmation a third time.
Location not reported · Reported
Published coverage preserves a public video in which a mall-kiosk worker asked a shopper whether she wanted to leave a tip. The kiosk and mall were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter described an ice-cream shop screen offering 15%, 20%, and 25% with no zero choice. Declining required selecting Custom and entering zero.
Denver, CO · Reported
A traveler posted a photo of a tip prompt after using a self-service kiosk for a hot dog at Denver International Airport. The post did not identify the concession or list the tip choices.
New York, NY · Reported
A diner reported that a New York City restaurant added a 20% gratuity, then a server followed the group outside to ask why the separate tip line was blank. The restaurant was not named.
Location not reported · Reported
A traveler shared a photo of an airport fast-food checkout with a 100% tip option and said some customers appeared to select it while trying to advance. The airport was not identified.
Online, Online · Reported
In a comment on the bridal-salon discussion, a shopper said an online order for a dryer lint screen defaulted to a 15% tip for the company crew. The retailer was not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer said a bridal stylist spent about 90 minutes helping with dresses, then asked for a tip on a purchase of more than $1,000. The poster said the stylist also earned commission and completed the sale without adding a tip. The salon and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter said a taco stand asked for a tip after the customer picked a premade, foil-wrapped taco and the worker scanned it. The stand, location, and suggested amounts were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip prompt at a fully self-service kiosk during an MLB game. The stadium, city, purchase, and suggested amounts were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported that a dry cleaner presented a 20% suggestion, about $50 on a roughly $250 service total. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner posted a receipt and review describing 20%, 22%, and 25% suggestions, with the 20% figure calculated after tax.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer described a barbecue restaurant where guests order at a kiosk, collect food at the counter, and bus their own trays. The kiosk requested a 20% tip. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported, FL · Reported
A returning customer said new owners of a Florida boat-rental business raised the rental and fuel prices, then added a 20% tip to the credit-card slip. The customer said they signed before fully processing the charge. The company and city were not identified.
Online, Online · Reported
An online shopper said a necklace checkout asked whether they wanted to leave a tip for the craftsman and apprentices. The retailer and suggested amounts were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer said a bar asked for a tip while collecting the cover charge for a DJ night. The screen offered 18%, 20%, and 25%. The bar and location were not identified.
Online · Reported
A photographed online checkout for band merchandise asks the buyer to support the team with 10%, 15%, or 20%, while a no-tip choice remains visible. The seller was not named.
Chicago, IL · Reported
A commenter reported a tip prompt at a Chicago Chinatown conveyor-belt sushi restaurant where food arrived without table service.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip screen after paying $960 for electrical work.
Location not reported · Reported
A guest posted a photo of a QR-code tipping sign placed inside a Hilton hotel room.
Location not reported · Published
A customer described receiving tip requests of 30% to 50% at nail salons already charging roughly $100 for an hour of service. The post did not identify the salons or locations.
San Luis Obispo, CA · Reported
A photographed San Luis Obispo receipt showed tip suggestions beginning at 20% and calculated from the total after tax.
Location not reported · Reported
A photographed hotel order showed a $22 service charge and a $5 delivery fee. The suggested 20% tip was calculated from a total that also included those charges and tax.
Location not reported · Reported
A photographed bill showed an 18% large-party charge and an additional tip request. The discussion reports that the new tip calculation used a total that included the charge, and commenters also noted tax in the calculation. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A photographed receipt stated the dollar base used for suggested tips. The poster said that base included both tax and a credit-card fee.
Location not reported · Reported
A traveler posted a photo of a tip screen after scanning packaged chocolate at an airport self-checkout. The airport and tip amounts were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter said a self-scan convenience corner inside an office building asked for a tip on a small deodorant purchase. The commenter did not see an employee and did not identify the building, store, or location.
Denver, CO · Reported
A traveler said a self-service kiosk at Denver International Airport requested a 20% tip on a salad purchase even though no employee was present or helped with the order. The concession was not identified.
Online · Reported
A customer photographed a tip prompt in the billing step of an online product order. The retailer and tip amounts were not identified in the post.
Location not reported · Reported
A traveler reported a tip screen after scanning a bottle of water at an airport kiosk without staff help. The airport was not identified; the visible choices were described as 18%, 20%, and 22%.
Birch Bay, WA · Reported
A diner posted a receipt after lunch in Birch Bay, Washington. The suggested table reportedly started at 20% and rose to 40%. The restaurant was not identified.
Chicago, IL · Reported
A photographed receipt was posted as a reminder to check itemized bills because its suggested tip amounts included tax. The discussion identified the practice as occurring in Chicago.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported QR ordering, self-serve water and supplies, and no waitstaff before an automated text asked for a 20% tip.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported tip choices of 20%, 25%, and 30% at a restaurant where guests order and pay at the counter, get their own drinks, and collect their own food. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported, KY · Reported
A Kentucky diner photographed receipt language saying an 18% gratuity would be added when no tip was left unless the customer spoke with a manager. The restaurant was not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A traveler photographed an airport self-service kiosk whose suggested tip choices began at 20%. The airport and business were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A traveler posted a photo after an airport self-checkout asked for a 25% tip and then stopped working when No Tip was selected. The airport and store were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner reported that a restaurant with otherwise good food and service presented suggested tips of 30% and 40%. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer photographed a tip screen at a new Korean fried-chicken shop where orders were placed at a self-service kiosk and customers cleared their own tables. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported that a local auto-parts store had added a tip screen.
Location not reported · Reported
A new Korean fried-chicken restaurant reportedly showed a tip option on its self-order kiosk; customers cleared their own tables.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer shared a photo of a lunch receipt after noticing that its suggested tips were calculated from a total including tax.
Omaha, NE · Reported
A traveler shared a photo taken in Omaha that solicited grocery or gas-station gift cards for TSA workers. The post framed the request as tipping at airport security.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer shared a screenshot of a follow-up email asking for a tip after the group had already tipped 15% on a $150-per-person boat tour. The company and location were not identified.
Dallas, TX · Reported
A customer posted a checkout photo showing a 20% default at an upscale Dallas barbecue restaurant where customers got their own drinks and utensils. A separate sign asked diners to bus their tables. The restaurant was not named.
Minneapolis, MN · Reported
A commenter reported a tip prompt at a Target Center kiosk after retrieving a bottled drink themselves.
Location not reported · Published
A customer photo shows a bottled-water purchase with 18%, 20%, and 22% choices; 18% appears selected. The airport and exact observation date were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer posted a photo of a restaurant sign stating that an 18% gratuity would be added to every to-go check. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Denver, CO · Reported
A guest posted a photo of a tip container at a self-service coffee bar at a Denver Embassy Suites.
Online, Online · Reported
A customer shared an online Chinese-food checkout with no no-tip button. Avoiding a tip required opening the custom amount control and entering zero.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner reported creating an account, ordering by phone, and using a call-staff feature before facing a tip request in a formerly full-service restaurant.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer posted a checkout photo after buying a burger and beer. The payment screen suggested a 30% tip calculated after tax. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A photographed Ruby Tuesday receipt was posted because the suggested tip amounts appeared to use the after-tax total. The post did not identify the restaurant location.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner posted photos after seeing a suggested 30% tip calculated after tax on a burger-and-beer check. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter said tip choices for an $18 haircut started at $6 and that a No Tip button was not visible.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner posted a checkout image with a suggested 30% calculated after tax.
Boston, MA · Reported
A Boston diner posted a photographed receipt marked with no tip and said the final card charge later included an added tip. The restaurant was not identified, so this remains a source-attributed report.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer posted a checkout photo showing 25%, 35%, and 40% options with 40% selected on a $51 total.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer shared a photo of an airport beer receipt with an employee-retention fee added to the bill. The airport and bar were not identified.
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Published
A customer posted a photo of a self-ordering kiosk showing 20%, 22%, and 25% choices; 20% appears selected. The exact observation date was not stated.
New York metro area, NY / NJ · Reported
A traveler shared a photographed receipt with a 3% employee-benefits and retention surcharge at a New York to area airport. The post did not identify which airport business charged it.
Online · Published
A photographed free tax filing review shows a $0 filing fee, a $925.16 refund, and a tip option that reduces the adjusted refund to $897.41.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed restaurant sign states that a 20% gratuity is included on all takeout orders. The business and location were not identified.
Online · Published
A photographed Saint Drako checkout shows 10%, 15%, 20%, and custom tip choices on an online shoe order.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed $595 garage-door repair invoice includes a tip option alongside credit-card and Apple Pay choices. The company and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A screenshot of a public review describes an unexpected automatic tip charge for venue door staff; the owner response offers reimbursement and suggests cash tips. The venue and location were not identified in the roundup.
Online · Published
A screenshot of a $19.48 online bra order includes a tip option during checkout. The retailer and tip choices were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed restaurant receipt lists 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%, and 30% with commentary printed beside the choices. The business and location were not identified.
Denver, CO · Published
A photographed Denver airport self-service kiosk shows a $4.38 Coke purchase with a service fee, then offers 15%, 20%, 25%, or No Tip.
Location not reported · Published
A photo from a drive-through car wash shows an unattended payment kiosk offering $2, $3, $5, or No Tip. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed retail payment kiosk shows tip options beside books and other merchandise. The store, amounts, and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photo from a doctor’s office shows a countertop sign with Venmo and Cash App QR codes for tips. The practice and location were not identified.
Online · Published
A screenshot taken after an ADHD test shows a $150 checkout form with a tip section. The provider and tip choices were not identified.
Online · Published
A photographed checkout for light fixtures shows 5%, 7%, and 10%, with the 10% choice selected before payment. The retailer was not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed Best Western Freeport Inn booking page suggests a $2 tip before finalizing a $107.38 stay.
Location not reported · Published
A guest shared a photo of a management note and envelope asking for a housekeeping tip at an Airbnb. The property and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed $69.83 checkout shows 22%, 20%, and 25% in a nonascending order, plus custom and No Tip choices. The screen also notes a 50-cent egg surcharge.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed payment screen for a $38.84 bill offers 20%, 25%, and 69%, along with custom and No Tip choices. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A customer shared a photo of an invoice from a process server that included a tip option. The customer said the process server also owned the business.
Online · Published
A photographed online checkout for $10,692.50 in marble tile shows 5%, 10%, 15%, and No Tip choices. The retailer was not identified.
Philadelphia, PA · Published
A photographed Newsroom Philly receipt shows a $42 automatic gratuity on a $210 subtotal and also leaves a separate tip line.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed $95 payment screen labels 30% as “soso,” 40% as “ok,” 50% as “good,” and 100% as “thank you.” The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed Casa Chapala receipt shows a large-party surcharge on a table of two. The photo does not establish the restaurant location.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed payment terminal shows a $68.61 check with 15%, 20%, and 25% choices, but the displayed $90.66 total does not match the selected percentage. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Online · Published
A photo of Save Rite Medical’s online checkout shows 5%, 10%, 15%, and custom tip choices on an order for medical supplies.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed bar receipt for $62.54 lists suggested tips of 99%, 85%, and 18% beneath a 3% credit-card surcharge notice. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photo shows a water refill station with a QR-code sign suggesting a 50-cent tip for the workers who maintain it. The location was not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed checkout offered 15%, 20%, and 35%, then displayed an error when the customer entered a $0 custom tip. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer shared a screenshot of a delivery-driver message asking for an additional tip while the order was active. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Los Angeles, CA · Reported
A traveler reported that a self-service kiosk in LAX Terminal 6 opened with a 15% tip selected.
Location not reported · Published
A hotel guest reported that a self-service pantry kiosk started its tip choices at 15% and offered neither a custom amount nor a way to bypass the prompt. The guest left the items and did not complete the purchase.
Location not reported · Reported
A Reddit poster shared a receipt photo and reported that a waiter entered a $180 tip on a $93 hotel-restaurant meal. The poster said the hotel refunded the charge after a month. The chain and location were not publicly confirmed.
Pittsburgh, PA · Reported
A commenter reported encountering a tip option at a parking kiosk in Pittsburgh.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported being directly asked for a tip at a drive-through car wash where the wash and drying were automated. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter described suggested tips calculated from a final total that included tax, a credit-card fee, and a service or staffing fee. The example showed a 20% suggestion of $53 instead of $40 on $200 of food and drink. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
Coverage of a public X post described separate tip prompts for a delivery driver and for the cooks or kitchen team on a roughly $25 order.
Location not reported · Reported
A photographed restaurant receipt showed suggested tips calculated after tax and after a 4% credit-card charge, including for customers who might pay cash.
Portland, OR · Reported
A PDX coffee terminal offered 18%, 20%, 25%, or Other, but no no-tip button. The customer reported that Other would not accept $0.00, so they entered one cent to continue.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer posted a photo of a tip jar at a shop that handled Western Union transactions and digital fingerprinting for background checks. The business and location were not identified.
Syracuse, NY · Reported
A traveler shared a photo of a tip screen after buying water at a self-checkout kiosk in Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported being asked for an extra payment by cash, Venmo, or Zelle after an oil change. The specific location was not identified.
Los Angeles, CA · Published
A customer posted a photo from an unidentified Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Los Angeles showing unusually small tip choices. The poster said one displayed choice worked out to four cents and the barista attributed the setup to the store owner. Commenters viewed the screen as a low-pressure alternative to high default tips.
Location not reported · Reported
A photographed group bill included an 18% service charge, then displayed additional suggested tips calculated from the subtotal plus that existing charge.
Location not reported, OR · Reported
A photographed payment screen at an Oregon dive bar showed 40%, 30%, and 20% choices in descending order.
Tucson, AZ · Reported
A traveler posted a photo of a tip prompt at a fully self-service airport kiosk. In the discussion, the poster identified the airport as Tucson International. The displayed tip choices were not readable in the source text.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner reported that the suggested tip amounts on a restaurant receipt were calculated from the total including tax. The business, location, and displayed percentages were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A customer video showed a Wendy’s self-order kiosk offering $1, $3, and $5 tip choices on a $7.09 order. The article did not identify the location.
Location not reported · Published
A shopper described a bookstore register asking for a tip even though the only service was ringing up the purchase. The bookstore and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip request at the entry screen of an automatic car wash where workers guided the car and pressed buttons the driver could otherwise reach. Towels and cleaning supplies were separately charged.
Location not reported · Reported
A patient paying an $84.90 balance online posted a screenshot showing $1 already entered, plus $1, $2, $3, and Other choices.
Location not reported, CA · Reported
A California customer reported filling a cup, dispensing yogurt, and adding toppings without assistance before a cashier weighed it and presented 15%, 20%, and 25% tip choices.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer described a checkout with 20%, 25%, and 30% defaults while the no-tip choice was hidden behind three button presses.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer described picking up a pizza order and receiving tip choices of 20%, 25%, and 30% at checkout. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A customer reported seeing a tip line when paying a water bill in person. The utility and location were not identified, and the poster suggested the payment system might not have been configured for that transaction.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported that the credit-card payment link for a plumbing invoice placed a tip option at the top of the page. The company and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer posted a checkout screen that asked for a tip after they scanned a $7 bottle of water. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner reported finding an undisclosed service charge on the check and tip suggestions calculated after tax and the charge. The restaurant removed the charge when asked; the business and location were not identified.
New York, NY · Reported
A visitor reported that, after declining a tip at a pizza shop near the Brooklyn Bridge, a worker told them they would be better off going to McDonald’s. The shop was not named.
Lake Wales, FL · Reported
A public TripAdvisor review described 15%, 20%, 25%, and custom choices at a walk-up window.
Cairns · Published
In a public Facebook discussion, a commenter reported ordering from a table by QR code at a Cairns pub and then being asked for a tip. The source does not name the pub or give the incident date.
Los Angeles, CA · Reported
Published coverage of a public video shows a traveler scanning an $18 package of chicken strips at an LAX self-checkout before seeing 15%, 18%, and 20% options and a visible no-tip choice.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner reported that the restaurant suggestions were calculated after sales tax and an added credit-card fee. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A drive-through customer reported being handed a card terminal mounted on a long metal rod and seeing a tip screen. The post showed a visible zero option but did not identify the location.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported seeing a tip prompt while paying at a dry cleaner. The business, location, and displayed amounts were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported that a drive-through car wash placed an attendant beside the self-pay kiosk to offer memberships, then used the kiosk to ask for a tip for that attendant. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported seeing a tip prompt while placing a sandwich order at a Jimmy John’s counter. The location and displayed amounts were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer buying pretzels at an Auntie Anne’s kiosk reported being told that the payment screen would ask a question, then seeing a tip prompt. The location and choices were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s June 2025 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Did You Buy Out The Entire Menu 70 Different Times? How Did You Even Do This.” The roundup links to the original post (https://x.com/bearsockz/status/1876121964785676458). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s June 2025 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Tipping Culture Is Getting Out Of Hand.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/1hhwobh/tipping_culture_is_getting_out_of_hand/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s June 2025 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Stop Trying To Make Tipping A Thing.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/melbourne/comments/yoi10p/stop_trying_to_make_tipping_a_thing/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s June 2025 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Why Is Tipping Frowned Upon But Charging Extra On Weekends Isn’t?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/melbourne/comments/ysr73k/why_is_tipping_frowned_upon_but_charging_extra_on/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s June 2025 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Receptionist At My Doctor's Office Has QR Codes For Venmo And Cashapp Tips.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/1k3wnfj/receptionist_at_my_doctors_office_has_qr_codes/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s June 2025 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Tipping Culture Is Getting Out Of Hand.” The roundup links to the original post (https://x.com/TaraBull808/status/1925930410338402624). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s June 2025 visual roundup documents this report under the title “I Turned Around And Left.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/1i64sls/turns_around_and_leaves/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s June 2025 visual roundup documents this report under the title “30% Is So So?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://x.com/PicturesFoIder/status/1882696944662749596). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Online · Published
A screenshot reproduced in a 2025 roundup shows a tip option while buying homecoming dance tickets online. The school, ticket platform, location, and amounts were not identified.
Online · Published
A screenshot of the Hopper app shows $1, $5, and $9 tip choices described as helping power its predictions after a flight booking.
Location not reported · Published
A photo reproduced in a 2025 roundup shows a sign in a National Express coach inviting passengers to tip the driver. The route and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed restaurant receipt prints suggested tip choices of 25%, 30%, and 35%. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed sign at a Taco Bell counter invites customers to tip through Cash App and Venmo QR codes. The store and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A customer described a self-pour bar with no table service or food where returning the tab card at an unattended checkout box triggered an automatic 18% gratuity.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed restaurant receipt lists suggested tips of 30%, 40%, and 50%. The restaurant and location were not identified in the roundup.
Location not reported · Published
A homeowner shared a screenshot from a payment site for a roughly $40,000 siding job; one displayed tip amount is $12,000. The contractor and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed $1,800 power-washing invoice presents a mandatory tip step after roughly ten hours of work. The company, location, and exact tip choices were not identified.
Online · Published
A delivery-app screenshot in a 2025 roundup shows an $11.50 tip and language saying the tip can motivate the Dasher. The order and location were not identified.
Online · Published
A screenshot shows a hotel booking site requesting a $1 tip after reporting $10.65 in savings. The site was not identified in the source text.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed checkout uses playful or guilt-oriented text to label its tip choices. The business, location, and percentages were not identified in the roundup text.
Online · Published
A screenshot reproduced in a 2025 roundup shows the Chipotle app asking for a tip on a $21.65 pickup order. The location and displayed percentages were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A customer described a counter-service pizza and self-pour beer venue where the card screen defaulted to 25% and changing it required help. The accompanying photo also shows tip drop boxes. The venue and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed checkout screen shows 20% as its lowest suggested tip. The business, location, and higher choices were not identified in the source text.
Location not reported · Published
A photo reproduced in a 2025 roundup shows a FedEx delivery setup with QR codes for tips through Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App. The driver and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed $19 checkout offers tip choices through 25%, but the customer says the displayed amount beside 20% is actually 72.6% of the check. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed receipt adds an 18% gratuity to a table of two and also prints suggested additional tips. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed restaurant sign states that an 18% gratuity is added to groups of five or more and to checks closed after 10 p.m. The location was not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A pub card terminal photographed for a 2025 roundup has a visibly worn “No” button on the gratuity screen. The pub and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed checkout tablet presents percentage tip choices without an obvious zero-tip button. The business, location, and exact percentages were not identified in the source text.
Location not reported · Published
A handwritten sign photographed at a register tells customers that cashiers are paid with the tips. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed restaurant receipt includes a 5% living-wage fee and a 20% gratuity. The restaurant and location were not identified in the roundup.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed menu note adds an 18% “Creating Happy People” fee to support staff while also encouraging an additional tip. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
Two receipts in a 2025 roundup show a UK restaurant bill with an optional service charge and a replacement bill after the customer asked for it to be removed. The restaurant was not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed Olive Garden table kiosk shows suggested tip amounts that the customer says do not match the displayed percentages. The source did not identify the location.
Location not reported · Published
A restaurant sign reproduced in a 2025 roundup states that a minimum 25% tip is required. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Online · Published
A photographed online checkout asks the buyer to show support for the team with a tip while purchasing merchandise. The retailer and amounts were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photo shows a restaurant pickup-area sign asking delivery drivers to leave a tip for the in-store coworkers who prepared the order. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A screenshot reproduced in a 2025 roundup shows a credit-card alert for an $87 tip after the customer says they wrote $7 and a $45.23 total. The source does not establish whether the discrepancy was deliberate or an entry error.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed card terminal has a sticker placed over the no-tip key, making the zero-tip choice difficult to see. The restaurant and location were not identified in the roundup.
Location not reported · Published
A clothing tag photographed for a 2025 roundup includes a QR code inviting the buyer to tip the person who made the jeans. The brand was not identified in the source text.
Location not reported · Published
A photo in a 2025 visual roundup shows a payment screen asking for a tip at a funeral home. The business, location, and displayed amounts were not identified.
Orlando, FL · Reported
A commenter reported an Orlando restaurant that added an 18% automatic gratuity, then printed suggested 18%, 20%, and 25% tips calculated on a total that included the automatic gratuity. The restaurant was not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A photographed restaurant receipt showed suggested tip amounts that the poster said were calculated after tax and an existing required charge. The business and location were not identified.
Online · Reported
A customer reported completing a hotel search and booking without human help, then seeing a tip request in the Trivago checkout flow.
Location not reported · Reported
A published account described QR codes in a hotel room for tipping housekeeping and breakfast staff.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed Best Western elevator panel includes a QR code inviting guests to tip staff. The hotel location and suggested amount were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed pest-control feedback page offers $5, $10, $15, or another amount after the customer rates the work. The company and location were not identified.
Online · Published
A screenshot reproduced by BuzzFeed shows an Amazon seller placing tip choices beside product-size and pack options. A no-tip choice was selected.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed restaurant receipt prints one line for a tip and another for an additional tip. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed Alamo Drafthouse receipt adds an 18% service charge and states that additional tips are not expected. The theater location was not identified.
Online · Published
A photographed online gift-store checkout presents 10%, 15%, and 20% tip choices plus a custom amount. The store name was not visible in the roundup.
Online · Published
BuzzFeed reproduced a checkout screenshot offering $10, $15, or $25 after an online traffic-school course. A no-tip choice was visible; the provider was not identified.
San Francisco, CA · Reported
A commenter reported that a San Francisco Cheesecake Factory added a 6% cost-of-living charge and calculated its suggested gratuities after both that charge and tax.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter described a restaurant that added an 18% charge for a group and then calculated the extra suggested tip from a total that included that charge.
Online, Online · Reported
A commenter described a Pizza Hut order whose suggested tip was calculated after both tax and a delivery fee.
Denver, CO · Reported
A conference coffee stand displayed 18%, 23%, 28%, or Other. With no no-tip button, customers had to choose Other and enter zero.
Location not reported · Reported
A public Facebook post includes a photo of a payment terminal asking for a tip before tap-to-pay on a takeaway coffee in France. The exact café and city were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported seeing a tip screen while paying the business owner for a used tire. The shop, location, and suggested amounts were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A photographed checkout at a locally owned casual restaurant included a 30% suggested tip. The poster described the business as having the best wings in town but did not name it or give a location.
Miami, FL · Reported
A traveler shared a receipt photo from a Miami International Airport restaurant and reported that automatic gratuity was included on a takeout order.
Syracuse, NY · Reported
A traveler reported that a self-checkout shop at Syracuse Hancock International Airport offered 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% after the customer scanned the items without help.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported previously seeing 100%, 115%, and 130% choices at a coffee shop. The shop and location were not identified, and the claim is preserved as a user report rather than an independently verified fact.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter described a vape-shop clerk pulling bottles from a nearby shelf, then presenting a tablet with 35% and 50% tip choices. The store and location were not identified.
Austin, TX · Reported
A commenter said 25%, 30%, and 35% choices had become common at Austin coffee shops and takeout restaurants. No individual business was named.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed restaurant receipt includes a standard tip line and a separate suggestion to tip the kitchen staff. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A screenshot reproduced by BuzzFeed describes a landlord soliciting tips for handling routine property responsibilities. The landlord and location were not identified.
Online · Published
A photographed Jammy Job product checkout asks shoppers to add a percentage or custom tip for the team. The product and suggested percentages were not visible in the roundup image description.
Location not reported · Published
A customer photographed a tip screen at a restaurant where orders could only be placed at a kiosk. The restaurant, location, and amounts were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed coffee-shop sign says barista wages start at $5.15 and tells customers they are expected to tip. The shop and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed cab terminal for a $15 ride offers $5, $10, $15, and $20 tip choices plus custom, with $15 highlighted in the reproduced image. The city and cab company were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A screenshot reproduced by BuzzFeed shows a Waffle House transaction update that the customer said included a much larger tip than they entered. The location was not identified.
Location not reported, FL · Reported
A shopper reported choosing and bagging candy without assistance at a Florida candy store before seeing tip choices that started at 18%. The store and city were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
Published coverage describes a Frontier passenger who bought food and drinks onboard, then saw a tip screen after paying. The flight and displayed amounts were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A bridal-party member reported seeing a tip screen while paying individually for a bridesmaid dress at a retail register. The shopper selected zero. The shop and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A photographed restaurant receipt showed suggested tip amounts beginning at 30%. The post did not identify the restaurant or location.
Orlando, FL · Reported
A traveler reported buying four $5 water bottles at an automated checkout near the JetBlue gates in Orlando International Airport Terminal C and receiving a tip prompt without interacting with a worker.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer told the Daily Dot that a $5.25 Starbucks drive-through purchase posted as $10.25 after the payment screen was not shown. The report is an allegation preserved in published coverage; the store and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
In the same dated account, a customer also reported receiving a tip prompt while paying for a pizza pickup order. The restaurant, location, and displayed amounts were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported ordering a cookie through a Crumbl self-checkout and receiving a tip prompt. The store, location, and displayed amounts were not identified.
Prague · Reported
A customer reported that a Prague Bageterie Boulevard self-checkout opened with a 15% tip already selected.
Location not reported · Reported
A photographed checkout prompted discussion because the suggested tip choices reportedly began at 30%. The business, location, and upper choices were not available in the indexed post.
Location not reported · Reported
A photographed split check showed tip recommendations that commenters calculated as roughly 40%, 44%, and 50% of the split amount. Commenters said the system appeared to calculate tips from the original unsplit check. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a smoothie-shop iPad with tip choices of 15%, 25%, and 35%. The shop and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner reported that a restaurant receipt explicitly stated its suggested tip amounts were based on the after-tax total.
Location not reported · Reported
A theatergoer said a concession worker grabbed a bag of chips, presented a tip screen, then commented after the customer quickly selected no tip. The venue and city were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner at a Chuy’s restaurant reported that the printed suggested tip amounts were calculated from the total after tax.
Online, Online · Reported
A commenter reported that a Domino’s online order calculated suggested tips from a total that included both tax and a delivery charge.
Online, Online · Reported
A commenter reported that Uber Eats calculated a 15% suggested tip using the food, tax, and platform fees together.
Toronto, ON · Reported
A customer photographed a cafe payment terminal in Toronto asking for confirmation after they selected a $0 tip.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter described a restaurant bill where an existing service charge and tax were both included in the base used for the additional suggested tip.
Location not reported · Reported
A diner reported a handheld payment screen that listed 30% first, followed by 25% and 20%. The poster said the reversed order nearly led them to select the highest amount. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter described an outdoor venue where customers scan a QR code, place the order, receive a text, and pick up the order themselves. The screen reportedly showed 25%, 30%, and 35%. The venue and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a hair-salon screen with 30%, 35%, and 40% choices. The commenter said the Other button did not work and staff suggested choosing one of the displayed percentages. The salon and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A mini-golf kiosk showed a tip prompt with no visible no-tip choice. The customer had to ask staff and learned that pressing the unlabeled green confirmation button would skip it.
New Orleans, LA · Reported
A convention attendee described a self-serve hotel café where the tip screen had no direct no-tip choice and required extra steps to finish without one.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported that a nearby Mexican restaurant offered no way to select no tip when buying beans and churros.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter described a self-order kiosk that added an 18% charge and then offered 20%, 25%, and 30% tips. The customer reported no way to complete a separate order without the forced amount.
Location not reported, NE · Reported
A traveler reported a Scooter’s Coffee screen in Nebraska with only 15%, 20%, and 25%. The screen reportedly offered no cancel, zero, or custom amount choice.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported small businesses that configured checkout with only 15%, 25%, and 35% choices and no custom or no-tip control.
Online, Online · Reported
A cross-post linked a checkout image from a carryout or delivery app with suggested tips of 30%, 40%, and 50%. The app, restaurant, and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter described a Chinese restaurant where staff did not turn the payment screen toward the customer and instead asked aloud how much they wanted to tip. Declining required telling the employee directly.
Location not reported · Reported
A customer picking up a prepaid sandwich order reported that the payment screen required a tip before continuing. After the clerk said a tip was required, the customer left the order.
New York, NY · Reported
A photographed New York City bill included an 18% service charge. The printed additional tip suggestions were calculated from a total that also included the service charge and tax.
Location not reported · Reported
A Bankrate writer reported being asked for a tip while making a reservation to pick strawberries themselves.
Newark, NJ · Published
A firsthand Bankrate account reports a tip prompt after the author selected and scanned a premade sandwich at Newark Liberty International Airport. No suggested amounts were stated.
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter in the receipt discussion reported a recent haircut checkout with a suggested range from 25% to 35%. The salon and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A photographed bar receipt listed 25%, 35%, and 99% suggestions. Some commenters interpreted the 99% choice as an April Fools joke, while others noted that 25% was still the lowest displayed suggestion. The bar and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “They Can't Even Provide You With The Proper Crossword Puzzle And Still Add A Mandatory 15% Tip To Your Bill!.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1bao3jj/they_cant_even_provide_you_with_the_proper/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “When Did 20% Become Customary?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1bgnhmw/when_did_20_become_customary/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “I Could Not Imagine Giving A Tip This Big.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1bckdgd/i_could_not_imagine_giving_a_tip_this_big/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Valet Minimum Tip $5 / Average Tip $7.65.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/marriott/comments/1bgody1/valet_minimum_tip_5_average_tip_765/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Getting Creative With These Fees.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1b5ji64/getting_creative_with_these_fees/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Jerome, AZ · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “BBQ In Jerome: Seat Yourself, Order At The Counter, Pour Your Own Drinks, Pay 12% Counter Ordering Service Fee, And St.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1b9h3xo/bbq_in_jerome_seat_yourself_order_at_the_counter/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Airbnb Owner Expects Us To Tip His Cleaning Service He Hired On Top Of The $250 Cleaning Fee.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/ysnyq5/airbnb_owner_expects_us_to_tip_his_cleaning/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Baltimore, MD · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Restaurant In Baltimore Adds 18% Tip Automatically.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/10urko6/restaurant_in_baltimore_adds_18_tip_automatically/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “A Self-Checkout Kiosk Asking For A Tip.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/facepalm/comments/14hkdbq/a_selfcheckout_kiosk_asking_for_a_tip/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Double Service Fee?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/1bkopyo/double_service_fee/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Tipping Culture Is Getting Out Of Hand. Normal Tip Line With A Second Additional Tip Area.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/143t5pv/tipping_culture_is_getting_out_of_hand_normal_tip/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “My Airbnb Host Wanted Me To Tip Housekeeping…on Top Of The $200 Cleaning Fee.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/y6c8hg/my_airbnb_host_wanted_me_to_tip_housekeepingon/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Now I'm Suggested To Tip The Kitchen As Well?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/133byh3/now_im_suggested_to_tip_the_kitchen_as_well/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Elevator Asks For Tip.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/14ambes/elevator_asks_for_tip/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Waffle House Charged The Tip The Same As The Total.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/12bgl1y/waffle_house_charged_the_tip_the_same_as_the_total/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “It Finally Happened. I Was Prompted To Tip At The Airport Self-Checkout Station.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/13ygwsl/it_finally_happened_i_was_prompted_to_tip_at_the/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Doordash Reminding Me That Tipping Culture Is Out Of Control.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/facepalm/comments/173h5qn/doordash_reminding_me_that_tipping_culture_is_out/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Tip Thieves Deserve Prison.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/facepalm/comments/14nsf4u/tip_thieves_deserve_prison/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo from a Subway register shows a handwritten worker message alleging that the boss takes card tips and asking customers to hand tips directly to staff. The franchise location was not identified.
Portage, MI · Published
A photographed hotel-booking checkout for Portage, Michigan asks for a $3 tip after claiming a $25.32 saving. Completing the booking without a tip remains possible.
Online · Published
A photographed Normcorewares checkout offers 5%, 10%, and 15% tips on a $49.99 spring-loaded coffee tamper, with a no-tip choice visible.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed checkout offers 20%, 22%, and 25% tips, then asks whether the customer received elevated service and presents 30% and 40% choices. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed restaurant menu states that a 19% service charge applies and tells customers they can leave if they do not like it. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed Hudson by Avolta checkout sign says a 4.5% hospitality charge is applied and is not gratuity payable directly to staff. The store location was not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A social-media photo reproduced in a visual roundup shows a delivery order in a car with the caption that the air conditioning was on full blast for a non-tipper. The platform, restaurant, and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed PieZoni’s delivery order shows a $31.98 subtotal, $4.49 delivery fee, $4.16 service fee, $3.25 tax, and $6.58 driver tip, bringing the total to $50.46. The location was not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed payment screen for a $15 purchase offers 50%, 70%, and 90% tips alongside custom and no-tip choices. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
Coverage of a public TikTok described a tip screen after the customer scanned a bottle of water at an airport self-checkout.
Location not reported · Reported
Published coverage of a TikTok shows a $31.50 haircut checkout with 20%, 35%, 50%, and 69% choices. The business and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Reported
A public BBB complaint said a kiosk applied a 10% tip automatically. The company response confirmed its kiosk tipping program but did not confirm the reported default.
Location not reported · Reported
A published account of a TikTok showed 20%, 25%, and 30% tip choices and reportedly no 0% button after a wedding-dress purchase.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “30% Tip. Absolutely Absurd.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/18ks7zw/30_tip_absolutely_absurd/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “A "Super Tip"?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/18j7fgp/a_super_tip/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Nothing Like A Healthy Serving Of Guilt With Your Meal.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/krzx1e/nothing_like_a_healthy_serving_of_guilt_with_your/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Restaurant Tip Shames Public!.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/16r57dv/restaurant_tip_shames_public/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Chicago, IL · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Coffee Shop In Chicago Asking Us To Stop Being Poor.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/16ztqh0/coffee_shop_in_chicago_asking_us_to_stop_being/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Shaming Customers For Not Tipping.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/17htz1n/shaming_customers_for_not_tipping/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Then Wth Is It?.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/19265us/then_wtf_is_it/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “So I Guess This Is A Thing Somewhere.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/170nck4/so_i_guess_this_is_a_thing_somewhere/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Popular Sandwich Chain Had This Tip Sign.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/192mocj/popular_sandwich_chain_had_this_tip_sign/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “Saw This Online.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/17tz2h0/saw_this_online_hope_its_not_content/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “I Would Say More Than Mildy Infuriating.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/183lzso/i_would_say_more_than_mildy_infuriating/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “I Saw This Today, Bless.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/17f3j00/i_saw_this_today_bless/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Seattle, WA · Published
A photo or screenshot in Bored Panda’s 2024 visual roundup documents this report under the title “A Seattle Ice Cream Shop.” The roundup links to the original post (https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/167jigg/a_seattle_ice_cream_shop/). The business and location were not independently confirmed.
Location not reported · Published
A guest photographed a Candlewood Suites room sign inviting a digital tip for the person who cleaned the room. The hotel location was not identified.
Online · Published
A screenshot described as a prescription-medicine delivery shows a $3 tip on a $10 item before the order is placed. The pharmacy or delivery service was not identified.
Online · Published
A bakery-app screenshot shows $2, $3, and $5 tip buttons on a $4.30 subtotal, with $3 already selected. The bakery was not identified.
Charleston, SC · Published
A photographed sign at Moore Yacht Club says nonmember tabs receive an additional 10% charge along with an 18% service charge, for 28% in combined charges.
Online · Published
An online tumbler checkout asks the buyer to “buy me a coffee” with $1.50, $3, $5, and $10 add-ons. The seller was not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed Toast checkout shows a $0.30 total while its 15%, 20%, and 22% tip amounts are calculated from a $12.88 check total. The business and location were not identified.
Online · Published
A DoorDash screenshot warns that an order without a tip might take longer to be delivered and asks the customer to confirm continuing without one.
Online · Published
A screenshot shows an online prediction tool asking for $1, $5, or $9 to power its predictions, with $5 selected. The app was not identified in the roundup text.
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A hotel minibar bottle photographed with a $49 price tag also states that an additional 15% gratuity and taxes apply. The hotel was not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed checkout for a $12.68 total displays 20%, 30%, and 100% tip choices. The business and location were not identified.
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A photographed Terry Black’s Barbecue pickup checkout requires a minimum 10% tip. The source did not identify which location.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed food-hall checkout presents 18%, 20%, and 22% tip choices; the accompanying post says a custom $0 amount was rejected. The venue and location were not identified.
Online · Published
A photographed online checkout asks the customer to add a 5%, 10%, or 15% tip while purchasing a T-shirt. A no-tip option is visible.
Location not reported · Published
A social-media screenshot reproduced in a visual roundup shows a restaurant owner telling customers that 20% is the minimum tip and that people unwilling to pay it should stay home. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed receipt tells customers that a minimum 15% tip is needed to provide employees a livable wage. The restaurant and location were not identified.
Online · Published
A screenshot shows an online retail checkout warning that the customer left $0.00 and asking whether that might have been an accident. The retailer was not identified.
Richmond, VA · Published
A photographed Moore Street Cafe receipt adds 15% gratuity to a takeout order and says additional gratuity is appreciated. The restaurant’s own site also states that 15% is added to to-go orders.
Location not reported, FL · Published
A Florida customer photographed an automated Mister Car Wash checkout offering $1, $2, and $5 tip choices even though the customer vacuumed and cleaned the car. The exact location was not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photographed Second Fiddle checkout lists tip choices of 35%, 50%, 90%, and 100%. The location and type of purchase were not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A photo in a visual roundup shows a tip jar at a doctor’s office. The practice, location, and requested amount were not identified.
Lake City, FL · Published
A hotel guest photographed a tip box at the free, self-serve breakfast at a La Quinta in Lake City, Florida. No suggested amount was shown.
Location not reported · Published
A photo shows a Valero gas-pump screen presenting 15%, 20%, and 25% tip choices after the customer pumped their own fuel. The station location was not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A counter checkout for a $4.90 croissant displayed $1, $2, and $5 tip choices; the $5 choice was more than the item price. The bakery and location were not identified.
Online · Published
A screenshot shows a hotel-booking page asking for a $9 tip after claiming the customer saved $85.08. The booking site was not identified.
Location not reported · Published
A visual roundup reproduced a social post from a customer who said a laundromat cashier asked for a tip. The business, amounts, and location were not identified.
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