Off the top of my head here, but I suppose that I would not like if some stranger gave me a bit of gil suddenly, possibly messaged me to let me know that they did so and then proceeded to just stand there awaiting acknowledgement or conversation since - while it might be well-intended - it would make me feel shy and a bit uncomfortable since I am not great with making small talk with complete strangers and I always feel guilty trotting away too soon in case it comes across as rude. That'd be worse had they just given me money.

Put simply, I wouldn't want to be involuntarily indebted to someone. If they walked up to me and opened a trade window with me for any amount of gil, I would refuse - a forced tip isn't very different.


Having said that, we DO have a lot of Performers on Balmung like that other poster mentioned, and I'd love to give them tips as it makes the world feel all the more lively and I really appreciate having that atmosphere.