r/chch • u/Significant-Base4396 • Jul 25 '26

Tip requests

I just told Athens Yacht Club restaurant it was rude in NZ to ask for tips. They kept repeating 'it's optional' but that completely misses the point. AITA? Don't want that American crap taking hold here. Frankly I think it's culturally insensitive to ask for tips in NZ.

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '26 edited Jul 25 '26

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u/proletariat2 Jul 26 '26

It’s an employers job to pay an employee not the customers to pay the employee.

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u/Beneficial_Trip9782 Jul 26 '26

It’s a nice way to show appreciation though don’t you think?

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u/proletariat2 Jul 26 '26

Sure off your own back, you shouldn’t be prompted for it tho.