TikToker Receives Backlash for Not Tipping at Restaurants to Save $150 Per Week

A TikToker has gained widespread attention for his habit of not leaving a tip when dining at a restaurant, but viewers are not pleased.

In the United States, it is generally customary to leave a tip at restaurants. However, since self-checkout machines have started prompting for gratuities, there has been a rise in complaints among Americans about tipping.

Despite not being thrilled with his reasoning, viewers have made TikToker ‘ZeroDollarTips’ go viral for his dedicated page to not tipping, despite frequently ordering out. His videos have gained thousands of views.

“In an interview with Newsweek, he expressed his desire to motivate individuals to seize control of their own lives and break away from societal norms. He reiterated his determination to continue this message until the only option on iPads is “No Tip.”

Some of his viral TikToks delve into the specifics of the restaurants he frequents, often highlighting their best features. While this could be seen as beneficial publicity for the establishments, not all viewers are on board with his trend.

@idontip Day 9 of Leaving Zero Dollars Tips 💸 Ep 10. Bambino’s Italian Restaurant and the best Truffle Pasta in Los Angeles #zerodollarstips ♬ original sound – ZeroDollarsTips

In one of his most popular videos, he mentioned that it was his ninth day of not leaving a tip at a restaurant. He also noted in the caption that he would soon be dining at a more upscale establishment, known for serving the “best truffle pasta in Los Angeles.”

Despite acknowledging the waiter’s exceptional service and praising him as “amazing,”the customer still refused to leave a tip, even though the bill came out to almost $400.

According to ‘ZeroDollarTips’, he was able to save around $150 in just one week by not leaving tips at several different restaurants.

@idontip How much money I made in a week of leaving Zero Dollars Tips 💸 Ep 8. Making Money #zerodollarstips #coffee #dinner #restaurant #losangeles #money ♬ Nasty – Tinashe

After the incident, viewers expressed their disapproval, stating that they would have felt “devastated”if they were assigned as his waiter. Some also suggested that he should simply “stay home”if he was going to behave so rudely.

Despite facing heavy backlash, the TikToker known as ‘ZeroDollarTips’ shows no signs of stopping his habit of dining without leaving a tip.