类似的"小费争议"并非首次出现。Reddit 上就有用户抱怨订披萨外带时被迫支付小费：网站在结账页面 提供15%、20%或35%选项，并不允许输入0美元。另一类引发争议的行业是冷冻酸奶店，如16 Handles 和 Yogurtland。顾客自助选择配料和口味后，付款页面仍会提示给小费，让不少消费者感到困惑和不 满。TikTok 用户"Bitez for Baddiez"甚至称，"这是给我自己倒的冻酸奶和自己加配料的小费。" 近日，美国社交媒体上掀起一场关于小费文化的讨论。一对夫妇在 Facebook 上分享他们在弗吉尼亚州 阿灵顿一家酒店自助早餐的收据，并称自己正在"慢慢摆脱给小费的文化"，结果引发网友热议和嘲讽。 照片显示，两人共点了一份双人自助早餐，餐费58美元，加税5.80美元，总计63.80美元。夫妇解释 说："服务员只上了茶和咖啡，其他东西都是我们自己拿的。所以我给了2美元小费，觉得每样东西1美 元比较合理。"收据底部标注"不含小费"，并提供18%、20%和22%三种小费计算方式。 夫妇在帖子中表示，过去他们会按惯例盲目支付固定小费，但现在更希望根据实际服务来决定："我们 应该停止遵循人为制定的规 ...

Core Viewpoint - The tipping culture in high-end restaurants in China is sparking discussions, with examples like the 16% service fee at Peace Hotel and the use of QR codes for tips at Haidilao [1] Group 1: Tipping Culture in China - The recent trend of tipping in high-end restaurants is gaining attention, with specific instances of service fees and tips being highlighted [1] - The practice of tipping is contrasted with its reception in China, where it is not widely accepted [1] Group 2: Tipping Culture in the West - The article raises questions about how tipping culture became prevalent in Europe and America [1] - It also explores the perspectives of Western individuals regarding the tipping culture [1]

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of a tipping system at Haidilao has sparked controversy among consumers, highlighting a clash of consumption philosophies between traditional Chinese practices and Western tipping culture [3][6]. Group 1: Consumer Reactions - Many consumers express discomfort with the idea of tipping for services that they believe should be included in the already high prices of Haidilao's menu items [3][6]. - A significant majority of participants in an online poll indicated that they are unwilling to tip, with 90% of over 80,000 respondents preferring that service fees be included in the total price [6]. Group 2: Service Industry Perspectives - Some supporters of the tipping system argue that it could enhance service quality by providing a direct incentive for service staff [3]. - A restaurant industry insider noted that while Haidilao's service staff salaries are slightly higher than average, the demanding nature of the job justifies the need for a tipping mechanism as a way to reward hard work [3]. Group 3: Cultural Context - The attempt to integrate Western tipping culture into the Chinese dining experience may have overlooked the differences in consumer expectations and practices [3][4]. - In the U.S., tipping is often seen as a necessary part of the dining experience, with automatic service charges being common, contrasting sharply with the Chinese preference for clear pricing and straightforward transactions [6].