"Tipping is Encouraged" Party Invites Spark Debate
Source:Holiday Party /
Time:2026-09-11
A viral TikTok from American baker Victoria Perry has sparked a transatlantic debate about party etiquette after she shared invitations that said "tipping is encouraged" for the entertainer. The video, viewed over 800,000 times, showed Perry criticising the practice as sending an unwelcoming message to guests .
The trend of asking guests to contribute to party costs has divided parents online. One commenter wrote, "If you're not bringing at least $10, you should not bring your child," while another countered, "If you can't afford the total cost of the party, don't have one!" Supporters argued that with costs skyrocketing, a little help from guests is reasonable, while critics called it poor etiquette
