A server has sparked a debate after she posted a furious tweet about a group of tourists who only tipped her 10 percent on a nearly $700 check.
Now, the debate surrounding tipping is one that seriously gets people going.
Whether you're a heavy tipper or a light one, it's no secret that culture really plays a part in knowing the etiquette around the issue.
Over here in the US, tipping is essential. According to Quantas' travel guide, throwing in 20 percent extra on a check is not uncommon in the States, with some people going as high as 25 percent for great service.
However, in Europe, especially in places like the United Kingdom, it's not a crucial part of the experience unless you're at a more high-end place or the establishment states that it adds a discretionary service charge to the check - usually around the 10 percent mark.
So it's no wonder that there was a bit of a culture clash when a group of tourists from Europe came to dine at a restaurant where a waitress was left confused and irritated over their tip.
Madison, a waitress at a New York joint, took to Twitter to share a snapshot of the check which showed them picking pricey dishes from the menu. And ultimately, this racked up their total to a whopping $694.
Instead of taking the "tipping suggestions" that were printed near the bottom, the group decided to leave a $70 amount, which Madison was not pleased with.
"Lmao i f****** hate europeans sometimes on god. This table just left $70 on a $700 check after chilling for HOURS. My manager even asked about their service and they were OVER THE MOON about my service so he explained the customary tip is 20% and they were like 'ok.' And left," she wrote before following up with a screenshot of the check alongside a second caption that read: "We need to ban europeans from travelling here until they learn how to act."
Other social media users took to the comments to slam the waitress for trying to project something from her culture on a group of people that clearly weren't aware.
"70 dollars is more than fair. What on earth do you think is actually acceptable?"
Another user added: "This American tipping culture has got to end they've gotta pay you guys an actual wage you shouldn't put up with this."
A third was also less than impressed with Madison's reaction, writing: "Europeans aren't used to tipping because servers are generally paid well. Blame the terrible late stage capitalism of the US, not patrons from other countries."
And this user also agreed, calling the waitress "ungrateful."
However, some did see where the waitress was coming from, suggesting that the tourists must have been French.
What do you think about the issue?
