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Discussion: Why do we leave tips?
Member Since: 7/22/2012
Posts: 18,064
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Originally posted by Doc
Mess. Those making at least minimum wage who aren't waiters don't need the tip.
It's annoying when you leave a tip expecting it to go to the person who you served you, but the manager and others take the majority of it.
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Yeah, and it also depends on what you order for example if you order a drink(alcoholic) then that tip is divided between the waiter and bartender because they made the drink.
They also make their living off tips
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Member Since: 3/25/2011
Posts: 10,337
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Originally posted by abc1990
Minimum wage is different in each state
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Originally posted by Qbuilderz
I work in Pennsylvania, so the numbers here at least are...
Min. wage = $7.25 an hour
I work in more areas than just food service (cash, kitchen, etc.) so I make min. wage, plus my raises, and the occasional tip = $8.25
My (strictly) server friend works at Bob Evans... = $2.13 an hour
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Originally posted by KT&T
Minimum wages law varies in different states and also they don't count in my state if the person is a part-time worker.
I hate those automated tips too they bug me, like when we eat in the group and I swear we always overtipped the bland waiter.
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In Canada minimum wage differs by province but it's pretty much around $10 everywhere. I didn't know the US had it by states. I feel for y'all who are make $2-3 an hour at restaurants. Hopefully those are the places with severely over charged food and you can get some coin off a $10 chicken salad or $25 pasta dish (that made 15c to make).
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Member Since: 9/18/2011
Posts: 18,295
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Also,waiting/bussing (YES,Bussers and Hosts benefit from that tip too) is NOT based on commission as they are NOT salesman.
They have every right to complain especially when all the positions at McDonald's and all the other places get filled up.
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Member Since: 11/27/2011
Posts: 15,434
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Originally posted by Nippy'sReceipts
There's no appreciation for waiters/waitresses. It's a very hard job. First of all, we are responsible for more than 4 or 5 tables at a time. We have to tend to the needs of about a dozen or more people at a time (esp. when we are busy). We have to have a plastic smile on the entire time and bring you your food, drinks, appetizers, desserts and we have to tend to your complaints (soup is too cold, soda is too flat) without getting upset. Balancing those trays of food alone & remembering who ordered what already is difficult.
At the end of the shift, we have side jobs that consist of cleaning the mess you left behind. BTW, tips are often split with the chefs, busboys, and hosts (so dont think its only for us). Honestly, if tipping is a problem for you, then you maybe you should just eat at Mcdonalds or order takeout and call it a day.
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Don't worry, most people DO appreciate waiters and waitresses.
Don't listen to some of those greedy people on here.
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Member Since: 1/16/2010
Posts: 17,698
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Originally posted by DiamondDust
Only if you're working in a restaurant that practices tip sharing. Not all restaurants do that.
The fact of the matter is, unless you had some egregiously terrible service, YOU look like poor, low class trash if you walk out of a restaurant without tipping, whether you like it or not. I would be mortified if I was in a party where someone didn't tip simply because "they don't see the point." That's f!cking ridiculous. Take that bullsh!t to Church's Chicken, you broke ass fool.
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This...along the if you can afford $200 steak you can afford 3 dollars crack me up.
I usually stray away from people who are like this. I mean cheap asses who work and have good enough savings but couldn't spare a dime for the little man.
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Member Since: 9/16/2011
Posts: 6,130
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As someone who was a server in a restaurant for a year, this really pisses me off.
You work in a restaurant as a server and then come back and ask "Why do we leave tips?"
If you don't tip, you're trash. I don't think anyone who HAS worked in a restaurant would disagree with me.
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Member Since: 1/4/2012
Posts: 1,030
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Originally posted by DiamondDust
The fact of the matter is, unless you had some egregiously terrible service, YOU look like poor, low class trash if you walk out of a restaurant without tipping, whether you like it or not.
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well, unless you live pretty much anywhere besides the States. then you'll just look like a regular human being exiting the restaurant.
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Member Since: 12/16/2011
Posts: 11,007
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Minimum wage is $9.04 in my state.
If I'm satisfied with the service, I usually leave a %10 tip. Sometimes I double the tax on my receipt.
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Member Since: 1/16/2010
Posts: 17,698
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Originally posted by Eaten By Lions
In Canada minimum wage differs by province but it's pretty much around $10 everywhere. I didn't know the US had it by states. I feel for y'all who are make $2-3 an hour at restaurants. Hopefully those are the places with severely over charged food and you can get some coin off a $10 chicken salad or $25 pasta dish (that made 15c to make).
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You don't know how much I wanted to move to Canada. In the US I feel we have it all wrong with our system. I rather have universal healthcare then none at all and that my waiters get paid decent from the minimum wage law.
I just feel like our country caters to the rich business folks more than the common folks. No wonder we have high unemployment rates and high welfare dependency.
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Member Since: 3/4/2011
Posts: 4,178
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Originally posted by exfactor003
well, unless you live pretty much anywhere besides the States. then you'll just look like a regular human being exiting the restaurant.
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I was under the impression this conversation was pertaining to tipping in the states, where you will look like a massive asshole if you walk out without tipping.
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Member Since: 11/10/2011
Posts: 870
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Originally posted by KT&T
This...along the if you can afford $200 steak you can afford 3 dollars crack me up.
I usually stray away from people who are like this. I mean cheap asses who work and have good enough savings but couldn't spare a dime for the little man.
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My last party (approx. $200) didn't tip me -- they showed up late and were pissy the entire time, so I wasn't expecting anything to begin with, but I still did everything the way it was supposed to go. HOWEVER, after the party mom left, her friend gave me a tip and told me I did a good job and stuff like that. I like people (like you) who can at least sympathize for the situation :P
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Member Since: 7/22/2012
Posts: 18,064
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Originally posted by KT&T
I usually stray away from people who are like this. I mean cheap asses who work and have good enough savings but couldn't spare a dime for the little man.
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Right, I stay away from them too It's like you have enough yet you decided to go out and eat but are not willing to leave at lease something.
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Member Since: 1/16/2010
Posts: 17,698
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Originally posted by Ice Cream Skies
As someone who was a server in a restaurant for a year, this really pisses me off.
You work in a restaurant as a server and then come back and ask "Why do we leave tips?"
If you don't tip, you're trash. I don't think anyone who HAS worked in a restaurant would disagree with me.
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Go to other countries, especially the poorer ones where they'd be happy just to happy to have customers than wanting your tips. It's not required in many countries except I guess US, Canada, AUS and Europe. You can check me on that.
But yes in the US. They are trash if they don't.
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Member Since: 1/16/2010
Posts: 17,698
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Originally posted by Monkey
Minimum wage is $9.05 in my state.
If I'm satisfied with the service, I usually leave a %10 tip. Sometimes I double the tax on my receipt.
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Damn, CA right? Uh I don't advise doubling the tax that's too generous (your tax rate about 9%?). Maybe 10-15%.
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Originally posted by Qbuilderz
My last party (approx. $200) didn't tip me -- they showed up late and were pissy the entire time, so I wasn't expecting anything to begin with, but I still did everything the way it was supposed to go. HOWEVER, after the party mom left, her friend gave me a tip and told me I did a good job and stuff like that. I like people (like you) who can at least sympathize for the situation :P
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I'm a bit confused. So the friend tipped you but it was hardly anything. I hate hearing stories like this and I am very sorry this happened to you. This is what most people call abuse, next time I think you should be assertive and discuss gratuity matters before hand. Or even after this discuss with them or your boss.
It's plain wrong!
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Member Since: 3/4/2011
Posts: 4,178
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I think the point is that in other countries, the waiters make enough base pay to make tipping unnecessary. That's not the case here in the United States.
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Member Since: 1/4/2012
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Originally posted by DiamondDust
I was under the impression this conversation was pertaining to tipping in the states.
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well, there's no specification in the OP, and there was none in your post either. you might as well have been referring to everyone on the planet.
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Member Since: 12/10/2010
Posts: 23,117
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I guess it's just thanking people for good service since they don't get paid much. Tipping isn't really a big deal in my country. I do it sometimes but it's not customary.
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Member Since: 3/25/2011
Posts: 10,337
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Originally posted by KT&T
Go to other countries, especially the poorer ones where they'd be happy just to happy to have customers than wanting your tips. It's not required in many countries except I guess US, Canada, AUS and Europe. You can check me on that.
But yes in the US. They are trash if they don't.
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You don't tip in Australia, they look at you weird and give you your money back if you try. Then again their min wage is $25
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Member Since: 8/16/2011
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I also hate going to a barbershop and seeing people not tip their barber
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Member Since: 8/10/2012
Posts: 11,988
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Holy crap. Some of ya'll saying that some states have like $3 Minimum wage
Thank god I live in Canada. I make $9.70/hr and it'll be moving up to $10.25 by the end of the year
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