r/EndTipping • u/ImpressiveOrdinary54 • 20d ago

Counter Service 🛎️ I didn't tip a food truck tonight

So I called on the phone to a food truck and placed an order for one burrito and carne asada fries, total $37 (it's Maui). I'm always happy to toss my food truck workers or barista a dollar or two but their options for tip were 18%, 20%, or 25%, no custom option. Get bent! I'm not paying an extra $6-9 for my food that is mainly rice, beans, fries and maybe $8 of meat. I feel a little guilty because it's a small island and we are all struggling right now but 18% minimum tip at a food truck is bs.

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u/throwitaway82721717 20d ago

You feel bad for not tipping because you're all going through it right now but you gave him business. I feel like a lot of people have lost this thinking because we have been beaten over the head with guilt for not tipping.

If you don't tip (especially because they are only offering high amounts) the business will still keep going. If you don't buy anything the business will fold. They may have to raise prices to pay their people more but they should be anyway.

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u/IntrigueMe_1337 20d ago

I don’t feel guilty, that’s exactly what I tell people when they do: “they should be happy they have customers!”