ForgottenT
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I always bring a couple hybrids, even if they don't ask for tips, or mention it at all.
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As long as I don't forget, I always tip. Sometimes I may be a klutz and forget an NMT or some bells to give, and yes I do feel bad a bit, but it was a free service so I thank them and carry on with my day.
But for the most part, I never feel pressured to tip since it has become apart of my routine when I go to other peoples islands~ Especially if they're taking time out of there day to host and regulate their islands for others to come and visit for a service or an NPC visit. Being a host is stressful, and I have to thank them somehow.
But for the most part, I never feel pressured to tip since it has become apart of my routine when I go to other peoples islands~ Especially if they're taking time out of there day to host and regulate their islands for others to come and visit for a service or an NPC visit. Being a host is stressful, and I have to thank them somehow.
Yeah, saying things like "why mention [a tip]?" and "You shouldn’t have to charge players to visit your island" are too controversial if you just want to discuss how tips should be a common courtesy and not-asking asking for one could be considered rude. But I think this kind of discussion assumes that people think anything when they write "tips appreciated" and I really don't think they do. It's just a pretty regular post that no one thinks too hard about, if people say they don't need tips then you should respect what they're saying and not fear the opposite.
From my own experience I can tell you that people with open island services tend to be more bothered by people not saying hello and thank you rather than for not giving a tip. Many islands even have a corner for gifts for their visitors, and often people thanked me for visiting their island and using their services. People who open up their island like that are really kind and they deserve to receive tips by mentioning them.
EtchaSketch
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Hey OP! I understand what you’re saying, I’m sorry you’re getting hate. While I don’t necessarily agree with you, I hope everything here gets settled!
victoriae350
Tom Nook's Rival
Ignore this.
idk if this has been brought up yet but the other reason why i include “tips are appreciated but not required” when i host is because people have asked me if i wanted anything in return when i forget to post a disclaimer. i found that it mitigates questions like that and lets the user know exactly that while tips are nice, there’s no need. personally, i always tip even virtually because i’ve worked in the retail/service industry and equate it to a job well done or an appreciation of my time/service but there has been circumstances where i haven’t tipped at people’s islands because i was flat broke and none have held that against me. i think at this point it’s just a matter of perspective and the culture of tipping where you live but that shouldn’t stop you from visiting people‘s islands.
edit: it anything, i’m more bothered by people not saying hello when i greet them but that’s another discussion for another day.
edit: it anything, i’m more bothered by people not saying hello when i greet them but that’s another discussion for another day.
Thank you. I didnt post it as bait, these feelings must be hard to believe.
Sometimes discussions can get a little bit headed and emotional for no reason, but I never understand the point of ridiculing an OP for an unpopular opinion. It's still a person making a thread on a forum, and all they're doing is talking about a video game and its multiplayer aspect.
thegunpowderincident
net light side shift
This is how I am lol, I don't care if someone doesn't tip, but I will care if they can't be bothered to be polite.
Sudsofsplash
Pocket Egg
that was joke LOL i thought the "owo" was enough for that. and honestly tho? i do really feel like it was bait, especially with their phrasing on their first post cause it wasn't about tips, it was about people who guilt trip about tips basically acting like theyre entry fees or asking for tips of rare items and stuff, not really about tips or their first title which was "anyone feel annoyed by "tips appreciated"" which is a whole different thing than what they were talking about, so if not bait, the original title was bait for sure.
Thanks. I shouldn’t have to be jumped on for expressing my opinion. I already reported the thread to get locked because it’s gotten out of hand.
I agree with this. I tip because I have the means to in the game, it definitely shouldn't be mandatory for people just starting. Most people on this forum are more than happy to help out newcomers.
this! yes it's nice to receive a tip, but i don't get disappointed when someone doesn't tip. i DO get disappointed when someone comes and goes without saying a word
Honestly, I feel like in some cases (or just mine, who knows lol) people say "tips are appreciated but not required" to make people feel less bad about not being able to tip. I feel like if I don't say anything it will seem like I'm expecting one outright and sometimes people will ask anyway if tipping is okay so I just mention it just in case. Like I've said, I've never felt pressured but you also have your own life experiences and your own personality so I hope my or anyone else's response doesn't make it come off like you're bad for feeling that way ; v ;
Isn't "tips appreciated" guilt-tripping in the mildest sense of the definition? It might be an extreme emotional reaction to a common sentence, but I don't think OP was being disingenuous. And I think it's a little bit petty to say this thread is not about tips but people talking about tips.
Sudsofsplash
Pocket Egg
I don't see how it's guilt tripping? I've been guilt tripped so like...I feel like that not really a good example of guilt tripping, it's just telling ppl they're appreciated not required lol
DubiousDelphine
Jingle turned me into a carton of milk! Help!
things happen. People tip without me tipping. I feel so bad that i don't tip. so i might just come back to the island and tip later. I don't understand why i feel like that....
Hmm... I'm a bit indifferent on this one. Where I live, tipping IRL is not mandatory by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, in some places, it's outright discouraged because management actually collect the tips and distribute them with salary taking a percentage off. I often have to ask my server if the tips go directly to them, if I want to leave a tip at all. Many smaller, perhaps family run food places will leave small tip jars out on the counter though, for if you want to leave your change after paying and to me, that's exactly what the "tips appreciated" thing is like - a small, optional way to show your appreciation outside of thanking them for their time (which is not to say, saying "thank you" is any less meaningful, of course). So I'll usually leave a small token of gratitude if someone has gone out of their way for me, whether they ask or not, some bells, couple of NMT if I'm really grateful. It makes their time more mutually beneficial.
I think this is absolutely the best way to look at it. If someone really wanted you to leave them something, they'd just charge a fee instead (and plenty of people do). If someone implies it's optional, don't feel compelled to leave a tip if you don't want to / aren't in a position to.
I think a good example for this is a donation box at a cash register. You're there for something, they know you have money on you and they mention that a donation would be appreciated. Wouldn't you feel awkward leaving without putting something in the donation box while someone is staring you hoping you leave something? There's no bad intention here, but you do get a little bit pressured by the circumstances.
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