Shopper shares shocking encounter at ‘bougie’ Austin store.

In a surprising turn of events, a TikTok user, @incrediboii, has expressed her dismay after a grocery store in Austin allegedly demanded a 25% tip at the checkout. The incident has reignited discussions about tipping culture, with the shopper vowing not to tip for what she deemed as “ridiculous” situations.

The shopper, known as Ev, recounted the experience in a TikTok video, explaining that she and her boyfriend visited a “bougie” grocery store named Tiny Grocer for a date night. Despite expecting higher prices at such establishments, the shock came when the cashier requested a 25% tip on a $40 grocery bill.

Expressing her astonishment, Ev described walking away from the checkout after being asked for a $10 tip on a $40 grocery bill. The incident left her “f***** up about it for days,” highlighting the unexpected demand for a substantial tip in a grocery store setting.

Commenters on the TikTok video expressed their disbelief, questioning the necessity of tipping for basic cashier services. Some drew comparisons to tipping practices in the restaurant industry, emphasizing the need for livable wages instead of relying on customer gratuities.

As discussions around tipping culture continue, this incident adds fuel to the ongoing debate about fair compensation for service industry workers and whether tipping should be reconsidered in various contexts.