A server has sparked debate on TikTok after criticizing customers who don’t tip 20%, calling small tips like $5 or $10 “not cute.”
Ben Raanan (@blazikenben) argued that inflation has made those amounts inadequate and emphasized that tips should be 20% of the bill. He urged servers to confront under-tippers and explained how to calculate proper tips.
The video drew mixed reactions—some agreed, while others said tipping shouldn’t be expected and blamed restaurant owners for low wages. Critics argued that inflation affects everyone and questioned why tip amounts should scale with meal prices.