Customer stunned after grocery store asks for 25% tip at checkout

A stunned grocery store customer went viral on TikTok after sharing how she was asked to leave a 25% tip at the checkout.

Content creator Ev (indrediboii) recently took to TikTok to share how she and her boyfriend had to ‘unnecessarily’ tip at one of the most unexpected places.

In the viral clip, she explained that the couple had stopped by a small “bougie” grocery store in Austin, Texas called Tiny Grocer. While it’s not their usual choice, they had to purchase a selection of cheeses, cured meats, and wine for their romantic date night.

Ev knew it would be more expensive than a regular grocery store, so she wasn’t surprised when the price for the treats came to $40. However, the customer was left speechless when the cashier at her checkout flipped the tablet around and asked for a 25% tip.

“I look at her and my jaw like [dropped],” Ev recounted. “I was f**ked up about it for days. I’m probably still f**ked up about it now,” the TikToker concluded.

TikTok stunned by customer’s shopping experience

The video has amassed more than 480,000 views so far, with plenty of comments from TikTok users who were just as stunned as Ev was.

“TIP??? FOR A CASHIER?????” one person wrote. “I would’ve said they’re out of their f’ing mind,” another said. “Please tell me you didn’t tip!!” a third added.

Others shared their own stories of being asked to tip at unexpected places. “My Botox/lip filler NURSE PRACTITIONER had a tipping option. Like what?? You make $125k a year,” one user commented.

“I bought yarn. Online. ONLINE. And they asked for a tip. I’m done,” another shared. “I recently purchased my wedding dress at a boutique, and they asked me for a tip when I paid. Outrageous,” someone else wrote.