NO TIP THURSDAY
After spending time traveling throughout Asia, I have to admit I became a little spoiled. In most places, tipping wasn't expected or required. Some restaurants added a small service charge of around 4.5%, and that was perfectly reasonable. It created a simpler and more transparent experience.
Coming back to the United States made me realize just how much tipping culture has expanded. Today, it seems like you're asked to tip almost everywhere, even before receiving service.
That's why I'm proposing No Tip Thursday – July 30, 2026.
The goal isn't to punish workers. It's to start a conversation about who should be responsible for paying fair wages. Employees deserve to be paid fairly by the businesses that employ them—not rely on customers to make up the difference.
I know of a business owner who reportedly clears more than $10,000 a day in revenue while still arguing that customers should be responsible for supplementing employee wages through tips. That raises an important question: if a business is successful, shouldn't fair compensation come from the employer?
Whether you agree or disagree, let's have an honest discussion about wages, pricing, and accountability.
No Tip Thursday – July 30, 2026
Let's make businesses accountable for paying fair wages—not the customer.