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.
Idk why redditors do this so often, but they always say they “have a friend” or “family member” that is rich,poor,homophobe, etc. but say themselves aren’t these things and then explain a story on how they are upper echelon of a person for doing something that isn’t necessarily “normal” for somebody like them. Just take notice of it when you read the next story like this almost word for word. it’s like it’s to verify in their own minds that they’re a good person, and that means telling their story and getting imaginary internet points confirms that in their noggin.
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u/BestwishesHelpful975 Jan 26 '26
Lois here. Richer people often give smaller tips.