online
Exterminator: Email Tip Request
Location not reported · Reported
After service, an exterminator’s emailed job summary reportedly ended by asking how much the customer wanted to tip.
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Unexpected places and tipping practices
More dated reports from the archive, newest first. Open a report for its source, location, and any photo or video.
retail
Dave & Buster’s: Game Card Purchase
Location not reported · Reported
A guest reported a tip invitation immediately after purchasing a game card.
counter
Supermarket Deli Counter: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper saw a tip jar on a supermarket deli case while buying sliced turkey.
retail
Liquor Store: Location Not Reported (August 2026)
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request after selecting and carrying their own bottles to the register.
other
Front-Door Installer: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
After an expensive front-door installation, the invoice suggested 10%, 15%, and 18%.
retail
Concert Merchandise Booth: Three-Shirts Purchase
Location not reported · Reported
At a cashless concert venue, a shopper buying three $40 shirts reported that the worker turned around a tip screen.
self service
Lincoln Financial Field: Bottled Water Kiosk
Philadelphia, PA · Reported
A venue guest reported a tip request after paying $10 for bottled water at “Lincoln field.”
retail
Bottle Redemption Center: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at a bottle-redemption center.
online
Online Scooter Store: Canada
Online · Reported
A Canadian shopper reported a tip request while ordering a scooter online.
retail
Cannabis Grow Store: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper reported a tip request at a cannabis grow-supply store.
counter
Owner-Operated Phone Repair Shop: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip jar beside the register after a $150 phone-screen repair by the owner.
retail
Wedding Dress Store: 18% Starting Option
Location not reported · Reported
A bridal shopper said the percentage options started at 18%, which would have meant a $500 to $800 tip.
other
Doctor’s Office: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request at a doctor’s office.
retail
Loose-Leaf Tea Shop: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A shopper reported a tip prompt after an employee packed loose-leaf tea.
other
Sprinkler Company: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A customer reported a tip request from a sprinkler-service company.
online
Online Art-Supply Store: Location Not Reported
Online · Reported
An online art-supply shopper reported a tip request and abandoned the order.
self service
Robot Conveyor-Belt Sushi Restaurant: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A diner reported a tip request at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant with minimal staff and robot drink delivery.
self service
Self-Service Bagel Store: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter reported a tip request while using self-service ordering at a bagel store.
online
Hotel QR Tip Page: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A hotel guest reported that a QR-code tipping option added a 25% fee on top of the tip.
retail
Gas Station: Self-Pump Purchase
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
Defensive Driving Website: Location Not Reported
Online · Reported
A user reported a tip request on a defensive-driving website.
other
Waterpark: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter named a waterpark as an unexpected place where a tip was requested.
online
Hospital Employee Tipping Portal: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
A commenter said their hospital patient portal offered a way to tip employees for above-and-beyond service.
other
Tile Installer: Location Not Reported
Location not reported · Reported
After an expensive whole-home tile installation, a customer reported a tip request.