Internet Culture: How TikTok is Shaping Tipping Norms
Internet Culture in the Age of TikTok
Internet culture is significantly reshaping tipping practices, particularly on TikTok. Users are engaging in both parody and serious discussions about the ethics of tipping. Social media amplifies opinions, creating viral traction for both critics and advocates of tipping.
TikTok: The New Forum for Tipping Discourse
Many accounts on TikTok produce content addressing tipping culture. For example, Subway Takes critiques the practice with viral hits like, “if I have to go up to order, I’m not tipping,” racking up 17.9 million views. Conversely, server @natalinahughbanks argues, “If you can’t afford to tip your server, you shouldn’t be going out to eat.”
Engagement Drives Virality
- Virality of Content: Engagement through likes and shares boosts visibility.
- Discourse Creation: Dominant topics in the comments generate further discussion.
- Cultural Phenomenon: The debate evolves beyond casual conversations to a major social topic.
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