Tipping Twice At Domino’s - Redditor Shares Experience That Might Surprise You

Tipping is one of those unspoken rules of dining out—an expected courtesy, a way to show appreciation, and sometimes… a source of confusion. Most of the time, it’s simple: pay for your meal, leave a tip, and move on.

But what happens when payment gets split across a gift card and a credit card, and suddenly the line between “already tipped” and “expected to tip again” blurs? That’s exactly what happened to the OP at their local Domino’s.

The OP had about half a gift card left, so they swiped it to cover their order and added a 20% tip. Smooth, straightforward, no issues, but when the cashier saw OP still owed $1.25, they pulled out their credit card to pay the remainder.

And no, OP didn’t add another tip, since they had already tipped, but that’s when things got awkward. The cashier insisted OP should still tip on the second payment, despite their explanation.

Before the OP could argue further, another employee appeared with the pizza, and the cashier handed OP the receipt with a glare that spoke louder than words. OP left with the pizza, slightly baffled and wondering: was I supposed to tip twice, effectively doubling my generosity for a single meal?

Read the full story below to find out all that transpired.

The OP writes....

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The conversation goes

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The OP left with the pizza

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OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the AH:

The action I took was not tipping twice. Am I the AH for not tipping on both cards?

Sometimes, tipping isn’t just about generosity—it’s a social minefield where the rules are written in invisible ink. And as the OP walked out with their hot pizza, they realized they had just stumbled right into one of those moments.

Let's head into the comments section and find out what other Redditors have to say about the story

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It's rude to bring it up

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It is totally uncalled for

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The OP was tipping on pickup?

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The OP left this somewhere in the comments...

I’ve been going to that same Domino’s frequently for a few years now and up until today it’s been wonderful service. The tip is more for appreciating their work more than anything else (even if they’re required by their job to do good work, I’d still like them to know I appreciate it).

The OP should file a complaint

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Tossing a couple of dollars in the jar

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You can refund my first tip

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Being a dollar short on gift card

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Tipping is supposed to be a simple act of appreciation, but sometimes it turns into a tricky balancing act. OP's Domino’s experience was a small reminder that even a generous gesture can be questioned when rules aren’t clearly defined.

A single 20% tip felt fair, yet the split payment turned it into a gray area—leaving the OP wondering whether etiquette should bend to policy or if common sense should prevail. In the end, the OP was declared not the AH and that's a wrap.