YouTuber Ishan Sharma Sparks Online Debate After Calling US Tipping Culture a ‘Scam,’ Claims New York Restaurant Waitress Kept His Balance Amount As Tip

YouTuber Ishan Sharma sparked an online debate after calling the US tipping culture a scam in his latest post. In his now viral post, Ishan states that he recently went to a restaurant and ordered a crepe, club sandwich and a panini, which amounted to USD 45 (INR 3800). According to his claims, Ishan paid the waitress USD 50 in cash and expected the balance to be returned. However, upon realising that the amount was not going to be returned, he mentions that he asked for it but was met with a ‘you have to pay the tip,’ response. He adds that even though he asked her if it was mandatory to collect the tip, the waitress simply ignored him and walked away. His post sparked a debate online, with some criticising his opinion while others sympathising with him. Zomato Customer Compares Restaurant Bill With Online Order, Company Responds After Photo Showing the Price Gap Goes Viral.

Ishan Sharma Calls US Tipping Culture a Scam

Tipping is such a scam in New York!💀

Why do I pay extra just because restaurants pay minimum hourly wages?

Ordered a crepe, club sandwich and Panini for $45(Rs. 3800).

We paid $50 cash and the waiter just took the rest as tip.

I asked for change and she said "you have to pay… pic.twitter.com/9ggEZHIoft

— Ishan Sharma (@Ishansharma7390) August 20, 2024

Tips Should Be Given

I don’t know about America;

but shouldn’t tips be given as a way of saying thank you but as a compulsion.

— Sejal Sud (@SejalSud) August 20, 2024

This Is Sad To See

Pretty sad to see young, educated and high earning Indians continue to drive this low abundance mindset behavior

— shrihacker (@shrihacker) August 21, 2024

This Is Custom!

15-20% tip is a customary social custom in the USA. When in Rome do as a Romans do.

If you strongly feel that tipping is wrong then don't order food at a sit down restaurant.

— Jimmy Gandhi (@jimmygandhi) August 21, 2024

Really?

You wanted change on an 11% tip?

— Aesthetica (@Anc_Aesthetics) August 21, 2024

This Is the Norm

You got away easy with only 10% as a tip. These days it's become a norm to tip at least 15-20% or more.

— Shantanu Goel (@shantanugoel) August 20, 2024

It's Understandable!

Bhai for $50 on a $48 bill , it’s understandable for it to be considered tip. I am amazed that you asked $2 back. ☹️

— Prasad Bhojak (@BhojakPb) August 20, 2024

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