Customer sparks debate after sharing 'new rule' over tipping in restaurants

A man has sparked a heated debate online after revealing the 'new rule' he lives by when it comes to tipping.

Claiming that tipping culture is getting "out of control", TikToker Robert Calver (@robert_calver) said there was a way he judged whether something was worthy of any extra cash.

“New Rule: If I order standing up, I’m not tipping,” the TikToker said in a video, which showed him eating chips, a burger and a drink, which clearly hadn't been table service.

He went on to explain why in the caption, noting: "Tipping is getting out of control."

And reacting in the comments, lots of people agreed.

"I’m big on tipping but I agree. If I’m ordering at a counter or sitting in my car no tip," said one person in reply.

Meanwhile, another wrote: "Always been the rule. if I have to walk up and order it's fast food. I sit and it's all brought it's a service."

"I quit tipping everywhere," said a third. "The corporate restaurants need to pay their employees, it's not the consumers responsibility."

“Do service people not realise that it's not the customers' fault you're not getting paid enough? Go to a company that DOES pay you enough. Depending on tips is awful,” someone else chimed in.

Tipping for fast food has always been a contentious one (Credit: Getty)

However, there were plenty who thought such a rule was ultimately unfair.

“Am I the only one that always drops a tip? Even just a couple of bucks,” said one.

Whilst another wrote: "I appreciate the tips a lot...I work at a burger joint with 4 people and it’s hard, so thank you for the people that do."

The average expected tip in America is anywhere from 20 to 25 percent, but these days expectations can be higher, too.

Here in the UK, in comparison, you probably wouldn't be expected to tip for fast food, especially if you pick it up yourself.

What do you think? Are you a fan of Robert's tipping rule?

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