Subway Institutes a Mandatory Tip

I saw a posting on Reddit about a woman who went to Subway and Subway added a mandatory tip of 20% to the bill.

We went to Subway where my husband and I each ordered a pretzel and my two nieces each ordered a footlong sub sandwich. I am the only one who got a drink, which they promptly handed me an empty cup and a straw to fill myself. When we checked out they added an automatic 20% tip which equaled $8.51. I was indignant and made them remove the tip. I said I do not tip where I have to stand to order my food, get my own drink, and clean up after myself. I should add that I live in Washington State, minimum wage is $16.28 an hour, the tipping pressure is real here, and there are more than one place that has the automatic tip set to 20% unless you see to change it. Which may have been the case, but I did not see where I could have changed it before they charged me. Tell me, am I the asshole?

This is a great example of why people have tip frustration. As reported by the Bankrate Survey:

· 59% of adults in the U.S. said they have negative views on tipping.

· 35% say tipping culture is "out of control."

· And 34% say they're especially annoyed by pre-entered tip screens on an iPad that give you specific options, often starting at an 18% tip, and going up to 25%. 

I have to agree, enough is enough!!