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Originally Posted by _Richard_
i disagree with theft. the person is a dick and probably shouldn't be eating out if they can't afford it
if the restaurant is unable to satisfactorily pay the wages of its workers, there should be no restaurant. pretending its the patrons responsibility on the basis that the workers aren't 'paid enough' is.. just mind numbing
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Well, that's the system, and you're well aware of it when your server comes to the table. It's not their fault. It's not their system. Minimum cash wage for tipped employees: $2.13
That's what they get if you don't tip them.
http://www.dol.gov/whd/state/tipped.htm
Not tipping is theft unless there is very good reason not to.