Boston Woman's $26 Bar Bill Sparks Debate on Automatic Tipping

Boston, MA – A recent social media post by local resident Monica Canova has ignited a debate over the evolving practice of tipping, particularly concerning automatic gratuities at bars and restaurants. Canova shared her frustration after being charged a 20% automatic tip at a crowded Boston bar for two pre-packaged drinks – a Coors Light bottle and a Sun Cruiser can – totaling $26. In her video, Canova recounted approaching the bar, ordering her drinks, and then receiving a bill that already included the gratuity. She emphasized that the service provided was minimal, stating, "You did not even say hello when I approached the bar. I said hello, I asked you how you were, you just looked at me flatly and said, 'What do you want?'" She questioned the fairness of an automatic tip for simply opening a bottle and cracking a can, arguing that tips should be earned through service. The video quickly garnered significant attention, with many users sharing similar experiences and opinions. One commenter stated, "If you can’t afford to tip YOU CANT AFFORD TO GO OUT. Get over yourself. You think it’s just cracking a beer but there’s so much more work that goes into opening and keeping that bar open." Conversely, another user remarked, "I’m too European to understand this. Don’t bars pay their staff?" The incident highlights the growing tension between consumers and the service industry regarding compensation models.

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