In America, tipping is a huge deal. You go out to eat? Expect to tip 15–20%, or even more if your server was on point. And it’s not just restaurants — there’s tipping for haircuts, Uber rides, hotel staff, and your dog groomer’s cousin (okay, maybe not that last one).
Why? Because in many service jobs, tips are the salary. Minimum wage can be as low as $2.13/hour for tipped workers in some states. Yep, really. So unless you wanna be that person who stiffed a hardworking barista, better keep a few bucks handy.
