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All You Need To Know About Harry Styles Tipping Controversy

An old but now viral video claims that Styles left a $5 tip on a $70 meal in 2015.
PUBLISHED APR 4, 2024
Harry Styles attends The BRIT Awards 2023 at The O2 Arena on February 11, 2023 in London, England. | Photo by Karwai Tang | WireImage | Getty Images
Harry Styles attends The BRIT Awards 2023 at The O2 Arena on February 11, 2023 in London, England. | Photo by Karwai Tang | WireImage | Getty Images

A recent viral video has ignited controversy over Harry Styles' tipping habits. The video claims that Styles left a meager $5 tip on a $70 meal in 2015. However, amid the uproar, fans rallied to his defense as the pop icon celebrated his 30th birthday.

The video showcases an old restaurant bill from 2015 alongside a photo of the establishment's owner with Harry Styles. This visual evidence sparked a widespread debate on social media platforms, drawing both criticism and support for the former One Direction star.

Image Source: Photo by Clem Onojeghuo |Pexels
Image Source: Photo by Clem Onojeghuo |Pexels

Styles' fans, known as Directioners, swiftly came to his defense. One supporter argued that Styles may not have been familiar with tipping customs, given that he hails from Britain where tipping norms differ. Another fan suggested that since the bill indicated "server: cashier" and "guests: 1," Styles may have been picking up a takeout order, where tipping is less customary.

Despite the backlash, some fans reminded others of instances where Styles had been notably generous with tips. They recalled a time when he left a $2020 tip to ring in the new year. Additionally, skepticism arose regarding the authenticity of the bill in the video, with some accusing the original poster of spreading negativity.

Money in a tip jar | Getty Images | Photo by Robert Alexander
Money in a tip jar | Getty Images | Photo by Robert Alexander

Fans criticized the individual who shared the video, questioning their motives and credibility. They highlighted cultural differences in tipping practices, particularly in Europe, where generous tipping is less common and usually reserved for exceptional service.

Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Kevin Winter
Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Kevin Winter

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a lot of eateries have switched to accepting payments via digital, contactless ways. These days, some restaurants automatically display a screen where patrons can leave tips after paying their bills. Customers have become frustrated because certain eateries have started leaving tips for them. Some establishments even demand up to a 35% gratuity from their patrons.

More than 780 Americans were asked in a study if they were familiar with these tablet or phone tip screens. It was discovered that when asked to tip during a recent tablet payment, half of them felt duped or controlled. Furthermore, 70% of respondents claimed to feel overly solicited for tips.

Just 65% of respondents to the study stated they always tip when dining at restaurants, a decrease from 77% in 2019. In a similar vein, the proportion of adult tippers to food delivery services decreased from 59% in 2021 to 50% in 2023. In sit-down restaurants, Americans are often willing to tip up to 20% if they feel that the service is satisfactory.

The argument about whether Harry Styles tips enough shows how being famous means people watch everything you do closely. Fans say he's great, but some do criticize him. It also shows how tipping is different in different places and how tough it is for famous people to handle what others think of them. In the end, even though some people might think it's weird for big celebs like Harry Styles to tip this small, his fans still stand by him.

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