Why Do We Tip 20%? (And Who Decided That Anyway?)

Описание: Explore the strange, surprising, and often uncomfortable history of tipping culture. From its aristocratic roots in medieval Europe to the moment America transformed tipping into an expectation rather than a courtesy, see how the world became the tipping maze you know today. You’ll learn how tipping norms evolved across different countries, why tip amounts rarely reflect service quality, and why modern tipping culture feels like it’s expanding into every corner of daily life.

Whether you travel internationally, live abroad, or just want to understand why tipping feels so confusing, this video breaks down the psychology, economics, and cultural shifts behind a system millions of people participate in every day (often without knowing where it came from).

⏰ Timestamps
00:00 — Intro to tipping culture
00:43 — The weird origins of tipping in medieval Europe
01:55 — How America became a tipping nation
02:55 — How other countries developed their own approaches
04:00 — The psychology of tipping: why tip amounts aren’t about service quality
05:00 — The rise of “tip creep” (coffee shops, counters & more)
05:30 — The economics of tipping expectations
06:20 — The global tip maze: how tipping changes country to country
07:23 — The future of tipping: shifts in the U.S.
08:05 — Conclusion: tipping is (still) a guessing game

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