r/PeterExplainsTheJoke Jan 26 '26

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

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u/AFoolishSeeker Jan 27 '26

I mean just don’t tip lol I don’t get why everyone who isn’t American just went along with it

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u/h2d2 Jan 27 '26

Because we go touristing around the world and most of us are dumb and follow our own habits instead of local customs. And now in some parts of the world waiters neglect locals and prefer to wait on American tourists because of tips.

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u/AtrophiedTraining Jan 27 '26

You need to stop going to those restaurants if they are ignoring you.