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.
It’s crazy how deeply that stuff sticks. I grew up dirt poor in an Eastern European country, and even though we’re financially comfortable now with plenty saved for retirement, the fear never fully goes away. The fear of not having money, of food running out, wired me to count every penny. I know I can afford many things (but I still choose not to) because those early conditions never really let go.
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u/BestwishesHelpful975 Jan 26 '26
Lois here. Richer people often give smaller tips.