‘He kept the change’: Waiter keeps customer’s change instead of returning it, calls it a tip; manager supports him

A social media post alleging that a waiter kept Rs 80 in change as a tip without asking the customer has sparked debate over tipping culture in India. The diner said the waiter and restaurant manager argued that customers were expected to tip, prompting questions about whether gratuities should remain voluntary. Social media users shared varied views on tipping expectations and payment practices.