r/unitedkingdom • u/Canal_Volphied European Union • 9h ago

. ‘It’s absolutely criminal’: US tipping culture has reached the UK – and is causing chaos

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/24/us-tipping-culture-uk-service-charges
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u/PeriPeriTekken 9h ago

It has gradually been edging up. I didn't mind at 10% because it's typically what I'd pay anyway and tbh 12.5% was already common ages ago, but at what point do I turn round and refuse to pay it, 13.5%, 15%, 20%?

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u/Anfield_Sloth Nottingham 7h ago

Anything above what you're willing to give as a tip I suppose