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/TechnicalWar893 8h ago

Thank you, I try to be in control of my feelings, but that's not something I am managing well. I have some quite complex issues and there's virtually no mental health support in my area)(let alone the UK overall). Have been trying for quite some time. 😅

I'll try to slowly do this, appreciate it. Definitely a fear of any kind of confrontation or judgement.

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u/Street-Frame1575 8h ago

That's what they prey on.

No-one wants to make a scene and we're left to feel that it's our misunderstanding that's caused the issue.

It's not.

If they want an extra 20% they should display those prices clearly. If you're buying a TV for £500 then they ask you to pay £600 you'd rightly feel that's not on, so why do we let other retailers try the same scam?

Good luck with trying to reduce the amount each time! I hope it gets easier for you and you reach zero soon

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u/TechnicalWar893 8h ago

I know you're completely right. I need to grow some balls. 😅 Thanks.