Is it rude to not tip a taxi?

Is it disrespectful to not tip?

Dim lights. Quiet restaurant. Faces glow. Soft murmur. A hand reaches out. Takes the bill. A weight. Heavy in the palm. The weight of expectation. Service rendered. A smile offered. A livelihood earned. More than coins. Dignity. Acknowledgement. Respect.

Empty tables. Clean linen. Waiting. The quiet hum of anticipation. Of work yet to come. A living to be made. Dependent on the kindness. The small gestures. The tips. Not just money. Validation.

Bright lights. Fast food. A rush. Impersonal exchange. No lingering gaze. No connection. No expectation. Just the transaction. Food for money. Simple. Clean. No weight. No guilt.

Coffee steam. Swirling. Lost in thought. A quick stop. Self-serve. Grab and go. No need for thanks. No need for tips. Just the caffeine fix. The fuel for the day.

Returning. To the quiet restaurant. Remembering the weight. In the palm. Understanding. More than money. A silent agreement. An unspoken pact. Between server and served. Respect. Given. Received.

• Tipping in the US is expected in full-service restaurants. It’s part of the culture.
• Servers often rely on tips to make a living wage. Their base pay is often very low.
• Fast food, delis, and coffee shops with counter service generally don’t require tips. The interaction is different. The expectation is different.
• Consider the context. The type of service. The human connection. The unwritten rules.
• Think of the person behind the service. Their livelihood. Their dignity.

Do you tip taxi drivers in Vietnam?

Nah, tipping taxi drivers in Vietnam? Forget it. It’s like tipping a squirrel for burying an acorn – appreciated? Maybe. Necessary? Absolutely not!

Think of it this way: You’re already paying peanuts for the ride, adding a tip is like gilding a lily made of cheap plastic.

But, if you’re feeling exceptionally generous – like you just won the lottery, or your grandma gave you an unexpected inheritance. Then, go ahead and toss ‘em a few thousand dong. We’re talking 10,000 to 50,000 VND, tops. Any more, and they might think you’re a walking ATM.

Here’s the lowdown:

• Grab is your friend: Use Grab! It’s like Uber, only with scooters that weave through traffic like caffeinated weasels.
• Small tip, big smile: A small tip is purely optional. It’s a nice gesture, like giving a stray dog a slightly stale bun.
• Don’t break the bank: Seriously, don’t hand over your life savings.

Last year, I gave a driver 20,000 VND after a wild ride through Hanoi, felt like a rollercoaster designed by a caffeinated monkey. He looked at me like I’d offered him a gold bar.

My buddy Mark, though, he tried tipping 100,000 VND once. The guy practically fainted. So yeah. Don’t be Mark.

Is it rude to not tip takeout?

Ugh, that pizza place on Bleecker. Last Tuesday. Raining. Starving. Ordered online. Pepperoni, extra cheese. Got there, paid. Dude at the counter, nametag said Marco, just stared at me. No smile. Felt awkward. Left no tip. Felt bad about it later. He didn’t do anything, right? Just handed me the box. But still. He probably makes minimum wage. New York rent is insane. Should have tipped.

• Tipping is complicated.
• It’s not required for takeout.
• But it’s definitely appreciated.
• I usually tip 15-20% for sit-down. Less for takeout. Sometimes nothing at all, if I just pick it up at the counter. Like that time with Marco.
• Next time, I’ll tip. Even if it’s just a couple of bucks. It makes a difference. Especially now, everything so expensive. My rent went up too. Ugh.
• Bleecker Street Pizza. Good pizza though. Maybe I’ll go back tomorrow. This time I’ll tip.

Is it rude not to tip grocery delivery?

Okay, so, I was dead broke back in December 2023. Getting groceries delivered felt almost shameful.

I lived in a tiny apartment in Allston, Boston. It was freezing.

Ugh. The guilt was immense.

I stiffed my Instacart dude. Okay, I know, I know. BAD. I really felt awful about it.

He schlepped like five bags, right? Up three flights of stairs. Snow everywhere.

I had like, legit $12. My bank account was SCREAMING. Rent was due, you know?

It was wrong, but… survival, man!

Later that night, I felt like the worst person. Seriously. I still do. I vowed, vowed, to always tip well. Lesson learned.

• Tip if you can: If the option is viable, tipping is important.
• Consider the situation: Weather, stairs, order size… these matter!
• Even small tips matter: Something is better than nothing.
• Plan ahead: If you order delivery, factor in the tip.

I believe delivery drivers deserve tips. Absolutely. Their work is physically demanding. Their pay often sucks. Simple math! They rely on those tips.

Do you tip a Grab driver in Vietnam?

Nah, you don’t really tip Grab drivers in Vietnam. Like, it’s just not a thing. Did it once, felt weird, driver looked confused. Usually, I just round up. Tell em to keep the change. Easier. My friend Linh, she never tips, neither does her mom. Saved me a bunch of dong, haha. Once, though, my Grab bike got a flat. Dude was super nice about it, even called another Grab for me. Slipped him an extra twenty. Felt bad for the guy. He deserved it! That was near Ben Thanh Market, last week. Hot as heck that day too.

• Tipping is not expected or customary.
• Rounding up the fare is acceptable.
• Offering small change is a common practice.
• Exceptional circumstances (like helping with a flat tire) warrant a tip.
• My go-to move is letting them keep the change, saves hassle. Especially useful when they dont have small bills. Hate getting stuck with a ton of coins.
• Remember that time outside Ben Thanh? Totally forgot my wallet. Driver was chill, waited while I ran back to my hotel. Totally tipped him then. Was near the pho place, you know the one? Crazy good pho. Best in District 1, I swear.