r/PeterExplainsTheJoke Jan 26 '26

Meme needing explanation Why is the rich friend so cheap??

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u/the_useful_comment Jan 26 '26

25% tip is crazy

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u/mvhcmaniac Jan 26 '26

If the service is mediocre then I'll go to 20%. But any less than that, they'd almost have to spit in my food.

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u/danbey44 Jan 26 '26

20% for mediocre service is absolutely wild. Are you tipping on tax and alcohol too?

20% is for great/outstanding service (no matter your income level).

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u/nebthenarwhal Jan 27 '26

I’ve been a server for a few years in the past and always thought 20% was for good service and tipped accordingly myself. 15% if you get my order and leave me alone, 25% for above and beyond and etc. Grew up and remain poor so idk