Soy Mariana

💬 Do you think tipping should be encouraged with signs like this, or should customers decide completely on their own?

I don't mind tipping.

That's not really the issue.

What caught me off guard was walking into a restaurant and seeing a large sign explaining exactly how much I should tip before I'd even ordered my food. 😅

It wasn't just a simple reminder that tips are appreciated.

It included suggested percentages, examples, and calculations showing what different tip amounts would look like on a typical bill.

And before anyone asks, yes—I tipped.

The service was good, and I have no problem rewarding good service.

What felt strange was seeing so much emphasis placed on the tip before the meal had even started.

Maybe it's just me, but tipping always felt like something that came at the end of the experience. You eat, you receive good service, and then you decide how much you'd like to leave.

Lately, though, it feels like the conversation starts before you even sit down.

I'm not saying restaurants shouldn't encourage tipping.

I just wonder if there's a point where reminders start feeling less like suggestions and more like expectations.

Am I the only one who's noticed this, or have tip messages gotten a lot more noticeable over the last few years? 🤔