I was always brought up that 15% tip was a standard rate. So it was surprising when my mom argued with me today that it is now considered rude to tip 15% and that 20% is now the standard tip. This is after I expressed surprise at her tipping over 20% for mediocre service from a delivery man. I have nothing against tipping, but to me, 15% is for average service, higher or lower for better or worse service. Since tipping goes by percentage I don't see any logic behind this supposed change. Being a college student I might be out of the loop. Thoughts?
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Jump to PostYou're all bonkers. Why the hell don't employers pay their employees a fair wage - all above board. Then you don't tip - at all.
I was in a top-ish restaurant in London some while ago and the bill came to approx £300. But, the git put 15% service …
Jump to Postsome bartenders make money hand over fist. most do not. and even the ones that do, its a cycle of boom and bust. the bad days more than offset the good days.
it's not a stable job. you dont see many men or women feeding housing and clothing their …
Jump to Postbut they still served you.
which is why they're salaried.
If they were not paid a salary, you might have a point, but they are paid already to do exactly that.
If they consider that salary too low, they should try to raise it, not expect me to supplement it …
Jump to PostJeez. Tipping sucks. You all get your knickers in a twist about %ages. Pay the poor b*stards a decent wage, put the extra on the price of a meal. No problem.
But no, you gotta go and complicate sh*t. Bonuses for this, tips for that ... sorry forgot which …
Jump to PostIf they're not breaking the law, there's something seriously flawed with the law that allows them to pay below the minimum wages set down in that law.
Still no reason for me to award someone for services not delivered, which is exactly the current situation.
You get to pay excessive …
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