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Leaving atiphas always been an expression of appreciation for good service.

I can understand why the server in the video chose not to approach the customer.

I also think that sometimes it is OK to make people feel uncomfortable, he said toBored Panda.

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However, if framed correctly, it can be a learning experience.

A server can ask what he/she could have done better to make the meal more enjoyable.

Was the server too talkative, or maybe not talkative enough?

Customer using a phone to pay at a restaurant, sparking a debate on tipping practices.

However, Levine still believes that no matter the service received, all customers should tip their servers.

A large part of a servers income is based on their tips.

That being said, not all services are equal, nor are all tips equal.

Text describing a server’s experience of not receiving tips from two tables in one night, sparking a tipping debate.

Additionally, I have left as much as 20-25% when I have had outstanding service.

Unfortunately, not everyone is introspective.

Many people shared the servers opinion, saying that tips arent mandatory

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Server discussing tipping issues at work, raising questions about customer tipping habits, with on-screen text explaining the situation.

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Text about servers discussing a trend of not receiving tips from customers during their shift.

Text discussing a server’s surprise at not receiving a tip from a couple, sparking debate on tipping norms.

Text message from server about asking customers why they didn’t tip.

Server discussing a viral debate about why customers didn’t tip, with text overlay.

Text discussing a server’s thoughts on asking customers why they didn’t tip, sparking debate.

Text discussing a server’s view on asking customers why they didn’t tip, addressing tipping etiquette and norms in restaurants.

Server in a blue shirt and apron writing in a notepad, sparking debate on customer tipping practices.

Text discussing the debate about servers asking customers why they didn’t tip.

A text image discussing a server’s approach to asking why customers didn’t tip.

A person counting money from a wallet over a plate of pasta, sparking a debate on tipping etiquette.

Text asks servers and bartenders their thoughts about questioning why customers didn’t tip, sparking debate.

Hand placing a dollar bill in a tip jar, sparking a debate on tipping culture.

Server discussing tipping with a customer in a cafe, sparking a debate on tipping customs.

Customer feedback on tipping debate: “Tips are GIFTS! It’s rude to ask why no tip.

Comment questioning missing tips in a viral debate about servers asking why customers didn’t tip, with 4722 likes.

Comment discussing tipping practices and gratuity for international customers.

Customer comment about tipping, server asks why no tip, sparking debate, customer doesn’t return.

Comment discussing the debate over tipping requirements, questioning when tipping became mandatory, with 321 likes.

Image of a comment on tipping debate, stating confronting customers for not tipping is a fireable offense.

Comment on tipping debate: “The audacity of stiffing you and continuing to sip their coffee is wild,” with 1867 likes.

Comment discussing a server asking why a customer didn’t tip, with an explanation about service charge confusion.

Comment on tipping debate: user disagrees with server asking why customers didn’t tip.

Comment discussing tipping decline, mentioning low tipping rates and financial strain.

Comment on tipping etiquette in viral server debate.

Fine dining GM comments on tipping less, sparking viral debate with 541 likes.

Comment on server asking about tipping, sparking viral debate on customer behavior and social contracts.

Comment discussing tipping and fixed income, part of a viral debate on asking why customers didn’t tip.

Comment by Kristine on tipping culture with 29 likes, related to a debate on why customers didn’t tip.

Customer comment discussing tipping’s decline, sparking server debate online.

Comment on tipping debate: “Asking why customers didn’t tip is rude,” says Estherlina, sparking viral discussion.

Comment discussing tipping, debates on asking reasons for no tips, and advocating for livable wages in the dining industry.

Comment debating tipping after server’s question goes viral, addressing food cost and service value.

A server comments on asking customers about not tipping, gaining 126 likes.

Comment discussing server asking customers about tipping, sparking a viral debate.

Comment discussing tipping culture in the US, highlighting it’s not mandatory, linked to a debate on customer tipping behavior.

Comment about a server, a door guy, and a missing tip causing a negative experience.

Social media comment discussing the impact of servers confronting customers about tipping.

Comment on debate about servers asking why customers didn’t tip, expressing frustration over declined service quality.

Server discusses asking customers about tipping in a social media comment.

Comment discussing consumer tipping fatigue in the context of servers seeking reasons for no tips.

Comment on tipping, stating practice of tipping even for subpar service, sparking a viral debate.

Comment on tipping etiquette in a debate, stating it’s rude not to tip but optional.

Comment discussing a server’s viral debate on asking customers about tipping choices.

Comment on tipping debate, suggesting fair wages instead.

Comment discussing if servers should ask customers why they didn’t tip.

Comment on tipping debate: “Getting stiffed is not paying the bill. Tipping is optional” with 4 likes.

Comment discussing debate on whether servers should ask why customers didn’t tip.

Comment discussing a server asking why a tip was low, sparking a debate.

Comment discussing servers asking customers about tips, sparking a viral debate.

Comment on tipping frustration, referencing a viral debate about servers asking why customers didn’t tip.

Comment discussing tipping culture, sparking debate about servers asking why customers didn’t tip.

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Comment discussing server inquiry about customer tipping decisions, sparking viral debate.