Tipflation
Tipflation: The Art of Charging You Twice for the Same Service
Congratulations, consumer! You’ve just paid for your overpriced burger and fries, but wait—before you even lift that greasy bite to your mouth, here comes the payment terminal asking for another 18%, 22%, or hell, why not 30%? Welcome to Tipflation, where tipping is no longer a reward for good service, but an advanced bribery system designed to subsidize corporate greed.
How Did We Get Here?
Once upon a time, tipping was a voluntary act of appreciation—you enjoyed your meal, the server did a great job, and you left a little extra. Simple, fair, civilized.
Then, something sinister happened. Business owners, realizing they could cut labor costs while still charging you more, had a brilliant idea:
💡 "What if… we just stop paying our workers and make customers do it for us?"
And just like that, Tipflation was born.
Now, customers not only have to pay inflated menu prices, but they’re also expected to fund the workers’ wages through aggressive tipping suggestions. And if you don’t? Well, now you’re a selfish, evil, working-class traitor.
The Psychology of Forced Guilt
Ever noticed that you’re not given a chance to tip when you leave anymore? Oh no, they hit you with it right after you tap your card. Why? Because they know you feel pressured to tip when someone is staring at you.
They’ve even optimized the guilt-tripping process:
📈 Default tip options start at 18% and go up to 30%.
😡 The lowest option is always in tiny font, while "Big Generous Tip" is a massive, glowing button.
👀 The cashier makes direct eye contact, silently judging you.
It’s like being mugged, but politely.
No, I’m Not Tipping the iPad
What’s even worse? Tipflation has escaped the restaurant industry.
Now, you’re expected to tip:
💰 Baristas for pouring black coffee.
💰 Cashiers at self-checkout kiosks.
💰 Fast-food workers who just handed you a paper bag.
💰 Retail clerks who literally did nothing but exist near the register.
Who’s next? Grocery stores? ATMs? Your Uber driver for successfully arriving at your house?
A Business Model Based on Delusion
Workers are now trained to blame you for their low wages, instead of questioning why their multi-million-dollar employer isn’t paying them fairly. If you don’t tip, you’re the villain—not the billionaire CEO enjoying his third yacht.
But here’s the truth:
🚨 You’re not their employer.
🚨 Tipping should never replace fair wages.
🚨 Businesses should FUCKING pay their own damn employees LIVABLE WAGE.
Yet, these workers will get mad at you, not the company exploiting them.
"Ugh, I hate customers who don’t tip!" – Said the worker, instead of asking why their employer pays them pennies.
And the worst part? They don’t even have a choice.
They can’t refuse to work here, because wages are garbage everywhere and corporate America has turned labor into a game of survival. So they convince themselves that tipping is justified, because to question the system is to lose all hope.
The Final Step: Tip Resistance
If we don’t fight back, Tipflation will keep getting worse. Next thing you know, you’ll be tipping the CEO personally for allowing you to eat at their establishment.
So, how do we fight back?
🚫 Don’t tip where it’s not warranted.
💸 Only tip for actual good service, not because of guilt.
❌ Refuse to participate in this broken system.
If enough people push back, businesses will have no choice but to do the unthinkable—pay their workers a real wage.
Until then, welcome to Tipflation—where your meal costs double, your dignity costs extra, and capitalism keeps winning.
