We need to change tipping culture

[RhodyPatriot]

rightwinger be like:

 

[CrusaderFrank]

How bout we do this?
No tips above 10 percent. A tip is just a nice addition to the meal to acknowledge a pleasant server or service above and beyond normal. Tip based on the performance of the server, not the price of the meal.
Server does not work harder to deliver a prime steak or a burger and fries

But tipping culture is out of hand. Tips start at 20 percent and it is the customer responsible for the livelihood of the server. Leaving a bad tip is taking food out of the mouths of their family. I am already paying for the food, restaurant rent, advertising, insurance, taxes…….why am I expected to pay the salary of someone who works for YOU?

There’s no tips in Barcelona

 

[RhodyPatriot]

There’s no tips in Barcelona

And no tax on tips in America.

Which is probably the only reason the OP has transformed into Mr. Pink.

When in doubt, always TDS.

 

[JOSweetHeart]

If eating out is important enough, but you don't want to leave a tip, that is why God invented fast food.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

 

[MarathonMike]

Why should I be concerned if the servers children are eating that night?

Dang dude, with all the moolah you rake in for your posts, you should be tipping 50 percent!

 

[Foxfyre]

If eating out is important enough, but you don't want to leave a tip, that is why God invented fast food.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

We're silly enough to tip the fast food people who give us good service too though only a small amount. They always appreciate it.

Our son is one of those really lavish tippers and whenever they go to a restaurant they usually frequent, the staff falls all over themselves trying to get them to a table they will be working. And they get lavish service.

 

[Mr Natural]

Why can’t they just pay a decent wage, raise the prices of their meals accordingly, and relieve us of having to do a lot of higher math after a lavish meal?

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Why we need to change tipping culture

Why should I be expected to compensate for the low pay restaurants give servers ?
They work for the restaurant, it is the restaurant who should compensate, not the patron

I suppose you would rather them raise their prices, so you won't eat there anymore?

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Why can’t they just pay a decent wage, raise the prices of their meals accordingly, and relieve us of having to do a lot of higher math after a lavish meal?

Higher math? For you maybe! There is a calculator on your cell phone.

 

[JLW]

And no tax on tips in America.

Which is probably the only reason the OP has transformed into Mr. Pink.

When in doubt, always TDS.

The only Trump derangement I see on this thread is you. You’re the only lunatic that brought up his name on a thread that has nothing to do with Trump.

As far the OP, he is right, tipping culture is out of control

 

[RhodyPatriot]

The only Trump derangement I see on this thread is you. You’re the only lunatic that brought up his name on a thread that has nothing to do with Trump.

As far the OP, he is right, tipping culture is out of control

He literally just made no tax on tips the law of the land.

And I love Trump, he doesn't make me deranged - quite the opposite.

But thanks for your concern.

 

[Muhammed]

Tipping culture in the USA encourages server excellence.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

Why we need to change tipping culture

Why should I be expected to compensate for the low pay restaurants give servers ?
They work for the restaurant, it is the restaurant who should compensate, not the patron

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My American in-laws of Japanese descent went to Japan for some business. They dined in a restaurant and, forgetting that tipping is not customary, left their usual generous tip on the table. The restaurant owner came chasing after them when they left, to return the money they left on the table.

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[yidnar]

How bout we do this?
No tips above 10 percent. A tip is just a nice addition to the meal to acknowledge a pleasant server or service above and beyond normal. Tip based on the performance of the server, not the price of the meal.
Server does not work harder to deliver a prime steak or a burger and fries

But tipping culture is out of hand. Tips start at 20 percent and it is the customer responsible for the livelihood of the server. Leaving a bad tip is taking food out of the mouths of their family. I am already paying for the food, restaurant rent, advertising, insurance, taxes…….why am I expected to pay the salary of someone who works for YOU?

Dems are terrible tippers and donate less [much less] to charity than republicans .. Dems want others to pay but wont ante up to help others when it comes to spending their own money ..

 

[Rocko]

I always give 20%. It’s a tough job that should be rewarded.

 

[rightwinger]

I always give 20%. It’s a tough job that should be rewarded.

Their employers should reward them

 

[rightwinger]

I suppose you would rather them raise their prices, so you won't eat there anymore?

I would just as soon pay that way.
Pay them $20 an hour and more at expensive restaurants. Spread it across the bills

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

I would just as soon pay that way.
Pay them $20 an hour and more at expensive restaurants. Spread it across the bills

Well, the people who decided to do that long ago have not changed their minds. Until they do, you are stuck with it.

Personally, since I know my tips are no longer taxed, I feel justified in dropping a few percentage points on my tipping level.

 

[Rocko]

Their employers should reward them

I agree, but as it stands the servers rely on our tips.

 

[jackflash]

How bout we do this?
No tips above 10 percent. A tip is just a nice addition to the meal to acknowledge a pleasant server or service above and beyond normal. Tip based on the performance of the server, not the price of the meal.
Server does not work harder to deliver a prime steak or a burger and fries

But tipping culture is out of hand. Tips start at 20 percent and it is the customer responsible for the livelihood of the server. Leaving a bad tip is taking food out of the mouths of their family. I am already paying for the food, restaurant rent, advertising, insurance, taxes…….why am I expected to pay the salary of someone who works for YOU?

10%??? I frequent the Golden Corral buffet on N. Division in Spokane Wa.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipOS5nPM9zuGQg_w2mY2hTUMxqTAM7f1UnA3ibTS=s680-w680-h510-rw

As can be seen in the link above the GC is a typical buffet, like no dining @ Ankeny's on the Rid-Path Roof under the stars type atmosphere. A typical all one can eat breakfast/lunch costs me roughly $13.50 with coffee & cream. I leave a $5.00 tip for the waiter/waitress in question which seems a fair tip to me despite the fact that I fetch my own plates of food . At 10% of 13.50 = $1.35 for a tip to me if I was a waiter that would be like a slap in the face. One must remember that there remains an "interface" between waiter/waitress & customer meaning there is a chance to enhance the all critical RESPECT/ADMIRATION between fellow Americans.

For what I am paid hourly a five dollar tip comes up to somewhere around 12/13 minutes of pay. As far as I can see it if I can't afford a decent tip to an employed fellow American doing his/her best to make sure I am having a relaxing/quality time then I should pass on the buffet & just make my own chow @ home.