I feel like there is this new forced stigma for tipping at the register. Something I straight up refuse to do, ever.
Way I see it is, you tip for service, not someone doing the job they are already getting hourly for. You don't tip the person at a grocery store, you don't tip the dude at 7-11, why the hell would you tip the person who rang you up?
I think it all started with coffee shops and Starbucks having that tip jar there, which seemed optional. Now it factors it into your total by % and adds it, and you have to take it off manually when you pay. Like they are trying to guilt you out of another 20%. Even at a nonfood place, I have been prompted for tips at freaking clothing stores! It is straight up out of control, and I refuse to give in.
How do you feel about guilt-tipping, and tipping for things that a few years ago never had tipping added?
For the record, I do tip at sit down restaurants or for deliveries. But if you work in retail, or fast food, sorry you do not get tipped for doing nothing.