Bartender on TikTok refuses customer for regular patron who tips 50% every time.

Bartender on TikTok refuses customer for regular patron who tips 50% every time.

TikTok Bartender Goes Viral for Snubbing Customer in Favor of Big-Tipping Regular

TikToker Roman Sparkles is making waves on the internet with his video where he humorously dismisses a customer’s order in favor of a big-tipping regular. In the video, which has amassed over 1.5 million views since it was posted on Monday, Sparkles sarcastically mocks the customer’s request for an espresso martini while emphasizing the importance of tips. This video adds to the growing trend on TikTok, where users express their frustrations with the tipping culture.

American tipping culture is at the center of this discussion. Sparkles’ comment may have been intended as sarcasm, but it highlights a stark reality – Americans tip an average of 16%, according to a 2023 survey by Forbes. Sparkles’ bold claim of snubbing a customer for a bigger tip resonated with many viewers. Over 1,000 comments on the video endorsed his viewpoint, with users emphasizing the importance of taking care of those who take care of you.

However, Sparkles’ video is not an isolated sentiment. TikTok is filled with both customers and servers expressing their frustrations with tipping culture in America. In one example, TikToker “poorandhungry” shared her experience at a Ben and Jerry’s outlet, where the cashier displayed visible frustration after she opted not to tip for a $2 ice cream cone. Her video has garnered over 5.4 million views since May, with viewers expressing their disbelief at the employee’s reaction.

Another TikToker named Jason Regan posted a video in June, criticizing customers who don’t tip. In a sarcastic tone, he remarked, “oh yeah, let me book my flight with the money that you didn’t pay me” – pointing out the reliance on tips that many service workers face in the United States.

The frustration doesn’t end with bars and ice cream shops. In a viral TikTok video, a DoorDash driver was fired for cursing at a customer who tipped him $5 for a $20 order. This incident further highlights the mounting tension surrounding tipping culture.

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Data supports the notion that frustration with tipping culture is widespread. A June survey by personal finance company Bankrate found that 66% of US adults surveyed had a negative view of tipping. Additionally, one-third of respondents believed that tipping culture has spiraled “out of control” in recent years. Experts attribute this frustration to businesses relying more heavily on tips, avoiding raising wages, especially as the uncertainty of a recession looms.

Undoubtedly, Sparkles’ video has sparked a conversation about the complexities of tipping culture and the challenges faced by service workers. While his video may have been intended as satire, it sheds light on deeper issues within the American service industry.

Insider reached out to Sparkles for comment, but he has yet to respond.

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