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More dated reports from the archive, newest first. Open a report for its source, location, and any photo or video.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.