Source: BroBible
Summary
A bartender on TikTok criticized customers who order strong drinks but leave low tips, arguing that extra effort should be compensated. The video, which received 619,800 views, showed a $5 tip on a $30.59 bill, or 16.4%. Comments varied, with some calling the tip reasonable and others defending the bartender’s stance. Reddit discussions echoed similar frustrations, with some bartenders claiming customers who ask for strong drinks often tip poorly. One bartender suggested rephrasing “strong” as “double” to avoid expectations of extra generosity.
Our Reading
The habit gets a new name.
Bartenders are tired of being thanked with a 16% tip.
Customers want strong drinks but don’t want to pay for it.
“Strong” is just a fancy word for “double” now.
Tip culture is a joke, but no one’s laughing.
Author: Evan Null
