> American wait staff (at least at mid-priced restaurants) are always in my face asking if everything is ok. Ah yes, now that you bring it up, I’m definitely n

> American wait staff (at least at mid-priced restaurants) are always in my face asking if everything is ok. Ah yes, now that you bring it up, I’m definitely not a fan of that either. Another way tipping can add toxicity is when a guest isn’t aware of the tipping culture / not sure how much to tip, ends up not tipping or undertipping, and in those cases sometimes you’d notice nasty looks or other forms of visible grumpiness. (Checks don’t always include recommended tip amounts.)