Recently, in the United States where tipping culture is prevalent, it is customary for people to give tips to waitstaff after dining in restaurants, with a certain standard in place. However, a woman in the United States shocked many by leaving only a 2-cent tip to a server.
According to the New York Post, a female internet personality named Savannah shared a short video on social media showing her leaving a mere 2-cent tip after dining.
Savannah’s meal amounted to $40.21, but she wrote a total payment of $40.23 on the receipt, indicating a 2-cent tip for the server.
On the receipt, she also wrote, “Don’t call my husband ‘sweetheart'” and requested the server not to make any gestures towards her husband.
Savannah’s action triggered criticism from netizens, with some saying she lacked security.
In the current economic downturn, failing to tip servers adequately is considered a very inappropriate behavior, regardless of the quality of service provided, as tips are one of the main sources of income for servers.
In contrast, some individuals are more generous in tipping, often tipping generously.
Previously reported by Da Ji Yuan, a restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio, closed its doors on November 22, 2000, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On the final day, a man ordered a $7 beer and left a $3,000 tip to encourage the restaurant staff, greatly touching them.
Tipping standards vary across countries. In the United States, tips can significantly boost the income of those working in the service industry. Therefore, locals and tourists typically leave tips of 15% to 20% of the bill to show appreciation to servers, taxi drivers, tour guides, and others providing services.
Previous data has shown that tipping standards vary by state in the US. Delaware is the most generous state in terms of tipping, with an average of 22% of the bill, followed closely by Indiana at 20.9%.