While tipping can be a sensitive subject for some, a whole bunch of celebrities just got
exposed for their tipping etiquette… with some being super generous, while others were
scoffed at.
Let’s dive right into it.
Anyone who’s ever worked in the service industry knows just how important it is to
tip your servers, bartenders, baristas, hairdressers and nail techs.
Basically anyone who works in the service industry.
So many would think that because of their impressive paychecks and ulta-rich status,
celebrities would happily leave a big tip after receiving good service.
But shockingly, that’s not always the case, especially when it comes to food delivery
drivers.
TikTok user and LA-based Doordasher Josh who goes by @stevienickstw1nk on the platform,
created a TikTok that has since gone viral where he SLAMMED a very wealthy recording
artist after they tipped him an embarrassingly low $2 for dropping off their order in the
notoriously hard-to-drive Hollywood Hills.
He shared that his car was “huffing and puffing to get up their driveway!”.
While he chose to keep the artist’s name anonymous, we’re DYING to know which big-time
celeb is such a bad tipper.
Fortunately for us, the comments section of the video turned into a MASSIVE exposè, of
which A-listers and influencers do—or do not —leave workers a little extra gratuity.
And honestly, some major tea was seriously spilled!
One user claimed that she had a bad encounter with Jason Deurlo, who “did a $500 takeout
order and left me a $0 tip.”
Ouch!
That’s a massive contrast to that famously massive bill he once paid!
Tana Mongeau added fuel to the fire when she allegedly gave a delivery driver a $0 tip
for dropping off a nearly $400 order.
A Postmates employee added, “this is giving me flashbacks to the time i postmated for
david dobrik and got no tip.”
And there seemed to be multiple commenters mentioning their experience with David like
this person who also said they delivered McDonalds to David and got $0, with another commenting
on how many comments they’ve seen about David!
And finally, billionaire Kylie Jenner, allegedly gave this doordasher a tiny $2 tip after placing
a whopping $250 order.
But thankfully, celebs aren’t all bad when it comes to leaving a tip.
A delivery driver commented, “I doordashed for Taylor Swift and she actually tipped me
$50.”
That’s one of the most liked comments, but hey, are we really surprised Taylor is so
kind to people?
Who can forget the time Taylor whipped out the $90 in her pocket for a fan to enjoy her
birthday dinner somewhere other than Chipotle?
Someone else added, “Trey Songz tipped me $50!”
Another person chimed in that they doordashed Normani and she gave them a 100% tip on a
$43 order and they even got a blurry selfie!
True, humble queen behaviour and we LOVE to see it!
And ending on a good note, singer Charlie Puth gave this worker a $30 tip AND complemented
their Britney Spears shirt.
What a great celeb encounter!
Of course, it’s standard in the U.S. to leave a 20% tip or higher if the service was
good.
But the celebrity tipping discourse caused TikTok users to debate over whether or not
even Hollywood’s biggest stars should feel obligated to leave gratuity on their expensive
orders, especially when they’re just ordering takeout.
One person commented, “Nobody is obligated to tip anyone it's just a nice thing people
do.”
Another user agreed, saying “to be fair tho no one is entitled to tips, you’re doing
your job not personally doing them a favour…”
This person fired back, saying “These comments are not passing the vibe check.
Always tip your delivery driver, folks.”
While tipping isn’t technically a requirement for food service workers, so many peoples’
livelihoods depend on earning gratuity on top of their hourly pay.
Honestly, while these claims are unverified, it’s eye-opening to see how many mega-millionaire
celebs allegedly choose not to tip their delivery drivers, but it does make for some steaming
hot tea!
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Then hop to the comments and let me know all your thoughts on celebrities’ good (or bad)
tipping habits!
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