[djrobstep]

Americans sometimes seem unaware that tipping culture isn't universal.

Until I visited the US I'd never tipped in my life.

Tipping is a poor substitute for decent wages.

It's also very awkward. I remember going to a wedding with an open bar - drinks were free but then people were getting out cash anyway to tip the bartender even tho no payment was involved? It's very bizarre if you haven't grown up with it.

[Alupis]

If the bar tender only handed you a beer bottle - sure, don't tip if you don't want to. Although you should, even if it's a single dollar (ie. proportional to what you are receiving).

But if you order some elaborate drink that takes time and skill to craft - you should tip as a way of saying "thanks for the effort". That was the original idea of tipping, after all - ensuring, measuring and providing direct feedback of service quality.

[cmdshiftf4]

>If the bar tender only handed you a beer bottle... you should (tip), even if it's a single dollar

Have you ever stepped back and had a look at some of these paradigms you've been conditioned to adhere to?