Hey everyone,
I’m a bit confused and kind of annoyed right now. I was just trying to buy a present for the holidays on this website, and when I got to the checkout, there was an option to leave a tip!
What’s up with that? I mean, it’s not like I’m at a restaurant or getting a service. I’m just buying something online. Are they expecting me to give extra money on top of what I’m already paying for the item and shipping?
Has anyone else run into this before? What’s the deal with online stores asking for tips now? It feels like they’re just trying to squeeze more money out of customers.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Is this becoming a trend in e-commerce? Should we be tipping for online purchases now? Let me know what you think!
I’ve encountered this trend recently as well. It’s becoming more common, especially with smaller online retailers. While I understand the intention to support workers, it feels misplaced in e-commerce. Unlike service industries, online retail doesn’t typically involve direct customer interaction warranting gratuity. It’s essentially asking customers to subsidize worker wages, which should be the company’s responsibility. I usually ignore these prompts, as I believe the listed price should cover all costs. If businesses want to improve worker compensation, they should adjust their pricing or profit margins accordingly rather than relying on optional customer contributions.
ugh this happens too. its weird how shops try to squeeze extra cash. already payin for product & ship, why tip for a click? seems greedy and unnecessary. i always skip that option bc its kinda a guilt trip.
Wow, that’s pretty strange! I’ve never come across an online store asking for tips during checkout before. It does seem like a bit of a stretch, doesn’t it?
I wonder what their reasoning is behind this. Maybe they’re trying to support their workers in some way? Or could it be a glitch in their system?
Have you reached out to their customer service about it? I’d be really curious to hear their explanation. It might shed some light on why they think this is appropriate for an online store.
Also, did anyone else notice this on the same website? It’d be interesting to know if it’s a widespread thing or just a one-off occurrence.
What do you think would be a fair way for online stores to handle this kind of thing, if they really want to offer a tipping option? Maybe as a completely separate, optional process after the purchase?
This whole situation has got me thinking about the future of online shopping. What’s next, virtual shopping assistants we’re expected to tip? 