> The power dynamics in tipping are the same as those of someone tossing change to a beggar. Perhaps not a beggar who does nothing. But there are beggars aroun

> The power dynamics in tipping are the same as those of someone tossing change to a beggar. Perhaps not a beggar who does nothing. But there are beggars around here who will provide services. There are buskers playing guitars, violins and drums, with the case open to accept cash. (Or Stripe, if they're savvy.) There are also dudes who will run up to your vehicle at a stoplight, wash some windows and squeegee them, before you even know what's going on, and then you're supposed to offer some money for the valuable service you just received. I've also seen dudes who will, like "keep an eye on your bike" while I'm in the restaurant. Is that a valuable service or a protection racket?