Baker Victoria Perry highlights a concerning trend where parents hosting children's birthday parties are now asking for cash gratuities from attendees. Sharing insights via a viral Instagram video, she noted that several party invitations featured a prompt for tipping, even including a specific request for guests to bring cash for a 'tip bucket.' Many in her audience shared Perry's discomfort with this practice, emphasizing traditional party etiquette which involves bringing a gift rather than tipping for attendance. This emerging expectation raises questions about affordability and the true purpose of birthday celebrations.
On those invitations, at least three that I've seen so far, there is a little spot on the bottom that says 'tipping is encouraged.'
The note read, 'Tipping is encouraged. If you plan to bring your child and they plan to eat and play, please send along cash with your child for the tip bucket to go towards party expenses.'
Don't throw the party if you can't afford the party.
What?!? You bring a gift to the party. That's the whole point.
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