Americans Feel “Awkward” When Forced To “Guilt Tip”

A TikToker named Aubrey Grace shared a video acting out a “guilt tipping” scenario, which has since gone viral. In the clip, a friend pretends to be a barista, and hands her an iPad asking her how much tip she wants to give, and the barista looks on. The video (watch below) has since been viewed almost 2 million times, and has prompted some strong reactions from viewers. Many agree they feel pressured into tipping, and call the whole thing “awkward.”