The topic of tipping and whether it should be obligatory or based on exceptional service is a matter of ongoing debate. A TikTok user, Dustin Anderson, shared his perspective on why he no longer tips servers and doesn’t believe they deserve ’20 or 25 percent’ for their job. He expressed frustration with the expectation of high tips, stating that tipping used to be for exceptional service, which he believes is rare nowadays.

The post went viral, amassing millions of views and tens of thousands of comments. Opinions on tipping vary, with some agreeing that tipping has become excessive, especially in places like fast-food establishments and nail salons. Others argue that tipping is an essential part of supporting servers and that those who haven’t worked in the service industry shouldn’t comment on the matter.

Anderson concluded by calling on restaurant owners to provide transparency on the actual costs and wages involved, emphasizing that he wants people to be taken care of but questions the current tipping norms. The debate over tipping continues, with perspectives influenced by cultural, economic, and personal factors.