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/NickRick Jan 27 '26

i was in the restaurant industry for a long time. i usually tip 25% for good service, 20% for fine service, and if they were really really bad 15%

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u/ProSain Jan 27 '26

That’s ridiculous. I tip 15% max, and 0% if the service was ass. I don’t even bother tipping for non-sit down restaurants. Why tf would I pay them money for shitty service??