A tip isn't optional
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xample-1 — 14 years ago(December 03, 2011 11:58 PM)
I know plenty of servers with college educations. It's called a bad economy, and has nothing to do with "doing better in school." I'm so glad that most people aren't complete douchebags like you when it comes to tipping.
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muzz33 — 12 years ago(August 10, 2013 12:52 PM)
I was sitting at a barber shop here in Austin waiting for a haircut when this asian kid sitting next to me asks me if you're supposed to tip for a haircut. I told him "you don't have to, but you should - particularly if you like your haircut". He says "in my country, we don't tip". I told him "that's why you have a beep haircut"
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Valtiel — 16 years ago(September 27, 2009 12:43 PM)
Yeah, tipping is optional.
And there are other jobs out there so don't act like its their only option.
I tip when I feel the server did a good job. And I NEVER tip on a buffet. Taking my plate and getting me a new pop doesn't get you 15% in my book. Money should go to the cooks.
I work at a golf course and occasionally help out in the snack bar when the hours are slim. Last night I did a ticket for 60 bucks and didn't get a dime. Do you hear me complain? No.
As someone said earlier. Don't expect a tip just because you did you showed up and did your job -
bgsmith33 — 16 years ago(September 27, 2009 03:43 PM)
Do you think servers should work for free?
Servers get their money directly from customers (except the $2-3/hour wage, which isn't enough to live on). You wouldn't expect your plumber or roofer to work for free, which is essentially what you're doing to your waiter/waitress if you don't leave a tip. What makes working for you such an honor that your server should do it without pay?
The "Mr. Pink" excuse:
"I'm very sorry the government taxes their tips, that's beep up. That ain't my fault Look, if you ask me to sign something that says the government shouldn't do that, I'll sign it, put it to a vote, I'll vote for it, but what I won't do is play ball." -Mr. Pink, Reservoir Dogs
I've heard non-tippers paraphrase this speech dozens of times, and they all fail to see where the logic falls apart. "Not playing ball," would mean not going to restaurants with table service. You don't like the way servers are paid, fine. Don't give the offending establishments your patronage. It's like joining a game of basketballyou should play by the rules of the people who were already playing, or get the hell off the court.
I get passionate about this because I hate to see my friends and family (many of whom have been servers) ripped off.
BTW, I don't know how buffets pay their servers, so I never really know how much/if I should tip. I just err on the side of caution and leave 10-15%.
Be prepared for the coming Zombocalypse!
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