A video of a pizza delivery exchange has taken the internet by storm, sparking a heated debate over tipping etiquette.
Tipping culture is already a contentious topic, with many arguing that it has spiraled out of control—especially in the U.S. But this viral interaction has people more divided than ever.
The video, originally posted on TikTok, shows a delivery driver handing over a pizza while bluntly asking, “Tip?” The customer responds with a curt “Thank you,” without offering anything more. The conversation doesn’t end there.
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The driver questions whether the customer owns a car, implying she could’ve picked up the pizza herself. Trying to end the awkward moment, the customer explains, “Well, I’m doing it for the convenience.” As she closes the door, the driver delivers a final jab: “Yeah, well, come get it next time.”
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Although the original clip was removed, other users quickly stitched and reposted it, sparking a wave of commentary.
The Debate Unfolds
Opinions were as fiery as a fresh pizza straight out of the oven. TikTok user @AmyJackson9213 shared her frustration with the customer’s reaction, calling her “awfully entitled.”
“If someone is driving their car and using their gas to bring you food, you give them a tip,” Amy vented. “You didn’t even give her a penny after she drove all the way to your house. That’s icky to me!”
But not everyone agreed with Amy.
One commenter fired back, “Isn’t that what the delivery charge is for?” Another added, “You should never ask for a tip—that’s a huge ick.” Even Amy acknowledged the awkwardness of the driver’s approach, saying, “Most people wouldn’t instantly ask for a tip like that.”
Others doubled down, saying the driver didn’t give the customer a chance to tip. “She didn’t even hand over the pizza before saying ‘Tip?’ That’s unprofessional,” one user noted.
Who’s Really in the Wrong?
The debate highlights the growing tension around tipping culture and expectations. Should customers feel obligated to tip for a service they already paid a fee for? Or is tipping simply part of being polite and recognizing the effort of service workers?
What do you think? Was the delivery driver out of line, or was the customer being inconsiderate? Share your thoughts in the comments or tag a friend to see where they stand!
