06/01/2026
😳 A 25% tip is now the “standard”? According to this receipt, yes.
A customer left a $26.22 tip on a $104.88 bill — that's already about 25%. Most people would consider that pretty generous.
But then came the handwritten note:
“For future reference, the tipping STANDARD is 25% now 😉”
And just like that, the internet had something new to argue about. 🍽️💸
Some people believe tipping expectations keep climbing higher every year.
Others say service workers deserve more than ever because the cost of living keeps rising.
But one question keeps coming up:
👉 Since when did 25% become the standard? 👉 Is a tip still a thank-you for great service... or is it becoming an obligation?
💬 What do you think? Is 25% the new normal, or is this expectation getting out of hand?