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Originally Posted by PR_Tom
I just have a problem with the entire industry. They employ people for less than minimum wage, forcing them to rely on "tips", yet they automagically take the tip anyway in cases like Rochard describes. Thats bullshit. You pay your people what they're worth, period.
Tipping was supposed to be a little something extra for service *above and beyond* what you pay for on the menu!
I can understand the way people dont see it like that anymore, because it's become ingrained that you're "supposed to" tip this person or that person. Fuck that  And so instead of being that one jerk off who doesnt tip, I simply dont go to such places. I know, I'm a dick. But I dont feel well and I'm in a mood, so there ya go. |
I partly agree with you. You shouldnt have to tip for less than stellar service in any industry where you tip (stylists, waitresses, nail techs ect). If you want to make money in the service industry you need to willing to make "above and beyond" your normal level.
The minimum wage for people in the resturant business is set by the same people that set the regular minimum wage, not the resturants which is currently $2.13 an hour in Jersey.
In all my time bartending and waitressing I made a good chunk of change not because people felt "obligated" to tip me but because I always did everything I did to make sure they had a great time.