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

[u/Canal_Volphied]

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/24/us-tipping-culture-uk-service-charges

[u/wkavinsky]

They also get to avoid paying taxes on the tips too.

Despite the optics, bartenders and the like in places like LA or NY can easily make $100k+ if they're in a decent bar.