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What's a scam that's so normalized that we don't even realize it's a scam anymore? (lemm.ee)

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[–] odbol@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nah I've come to appreciate tipping after spending time in the UK where they don't tip. Service is absolutely dismal here.

[–] nik282000@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If it takes the threat of starving-to-death to get good service out of some one then something is fundamentally wrong.

[–] odbol@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

A lot of servers prefer tipping culture. I have friends who can make $100-200 an hour on good nights at fancy restaurants and bars.