Do You Tip at Coffee Shops?
Monday, November 18, 2024
Okay, here’s a really deep, deep question of the day:
Do you tip at coffee shops?
The reason I ask? Me and mine were at the mall yesterday and, for the first time in maybe over a year, the OH wanted a sugary Starbucks confection called: coffee. Me? Not so much. So we went. We ordered. They got some spiced cinnamon latte affair and me? I got a cranberry refresher.
But, when paying, I was first asked to tip. Not just a percentage. I was asked on the screen to pay $2, $3 or $5 …
Are You Fucking Kidding Me?
The drinks themselves were expensive enough. Mine being some cranberry flavoured syrup watered down with a whole cup full of ice, and costing $6+ taxes. Almost $15 for TWO drinks. And then, they want a fracking tip?
Try Double Trouble at Kempton with 3 to 1 odds on favourite to win.
I was, to say the least, both not amused and surprised. Whatever happened to the tip jar that was voluntary? Talk about emotional blackmail.
And hey, Starbucks, pay your staff a living wage!