Ishan Sharma is an Indian YouTuber who is currently on a tour of the USA. Ishan spoke up and criticized the tipping culture of the country, which led to a huge debate online. Ishan said that he was in New York City and encountered a situation where he had to pay $50 for his meal, even though the price of the meal was $45.
Ishan Sharma Creates Controversy By Critizing The US Tipping Culture
His $5 change was not given to him. The server apparently assumed the $5 as their tip and kept it for themselves, and then told Ishan that tipping was required. Sharma opened up, saying that it was unfair, and described the tipping culture as a scam.
In the US, tipping culture is prevalent. There is also a debate about how people dislike tipping culture and the expectation to pay a tip in restaurants. Tipping is widespread because the minimum wage in the country is $7.25 per hour, so getting extra money through tips is very significant for workers.
A user commented, “You are the reason why the globe is becoming racist against Indians Stop being fucking cheap”
Another user commented, “I don’t know about America; but shouldn’t tips be given as a way of saying thank you but as a compulsion.”
Some servers get paid an amount as low as less than $2 an hour, thus it is important to tip. However, there are instances where people have called out restaurants for paying their workers more, but nothing has been changed. The person who is eating is expected to tip their waiter in general in the US.
Tipping is such a scam in New York!
Why do I pay extra just because restaurants pay minimum hourly wages?
Ordered a crepe, club sandwich and Panini for $45(Rs. 3800).
We paid $50 cash and the waiter just took the rest as tip.
I asked for change and she said “you have to pay… pic.twitter.com/9ggEZHIoft
— Ishan Sharma (@Ishansharma7390) August 20, 2024
However, in India, tipping culture is uncommon. It is often considered optional, and some places have even banned tipping. In India, people tip only when satisfied with the service. Thus, Ishan’s post has raised many questions and criticisms online.
People are criticizing Ishan for not tipping and not following the culture that is common in the country he is visiting. Some users also added that because of Ishan’s behavior, other people living abroad might have their reputations affected, as Ishan is portraying Indians in a negative light on social media.
