Tips

Today I ordered pizza and the driver demanded an extra tip on top of the $5.oo already given. It was awkward but I didn’t feel like arguing so I just gave it. I understand that tipping is a social norm and that it makes up for the low wages workers are paid. However the amount given should not be dictated or standardized. That is why it is called gratuity right? At least that’s what I think. Prices should already factor in services rendered rather than having it open for the consumers to conclude. In other countries, like Japan, a tip is considered an insult. They view it this way because they have already charged what is fair. They price all their services higher than us but that’s because they have already calculated everything for goods to services.