Labor Expectations Are Lowering, but It Shouldn't Be at the Expense Of a Tip Let’s not get this backward - tipping culture in America is rooted in classism. It comes from attempts to justify unpaid labor.
Gratuities are not synonymous with gratitude Long ago, tipping was a way to show appreciation for well-performed and timely service. In the United States today, tipping has been our way for so long that it is considered mandatory and almost more insulting than a slap to the face if not given outright.
