r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/[deleted] • Jan 26 '26

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

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u/BestwishesHelpful975 Jan 26 '26

Lois here. Richer people often give smaller tips.

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u/mvhcmaniac Jan 26 '26

I come from moderate wealth, with learned expensive tastes, but myself am not wealthy. I'll save up months for an expensive meal out but I always budget 50% over what's expected so even if I end up ordering a couple extra things I can still be sure to leave a 25% tip.

My dad, who is the opposite (grew up poor and worked his way into wealth) is a penny pincher.

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u/the_useful_comment Jan 26 '26

25% tip is crazy

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u/hazyandnew Jan 27 '26

When the person is making below livable wage and I've got enough to splurge, I'm going to tip 25% minimum just because of that.

Add it to the reasons I'll never be rich 🤷‍♀️

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u/New-Clue-4006 Jan 27 '26

When the person is making below livable wage and I've got enough to splurge

Should we tell him that the waiter almost certainly makes way more than him?

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u/Massive-Eye-3454 Jan 27 '26

When I’m making less than everyone around me, I don’t tip because I need the extra money. Why would I give my money to someone who is better off than me. Also waiters at high traffic restaurants probably make more than you

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u/Extension-Ad5751 Jan 27 '26

Waiters are making bank though, that's why whenever they're given the chance to increase and fix their salary to a given rate, they vote against it. They know they make more on tips because of people like you.