Do you tip?

**Gandalf** · 10-02-2009 04:12 AM

Originally Posted by amat

I think tips are good because it makes the server work it really does, I definitely think quality of work would drop if tipping went away. Only on the busiest nights do I have to tip out 3%, host, bartender and expo. Like I said Applebees is a bit ghetto, this fcking 2 for 20 is cool because it makes people come in but I neeever get more then a 4 on it, it's nuts. Almost never.

Now I see how things are in America I see that tipping is quite neccessary there. I struggle to get my head around how an employer is allowed to pay 2 bucks an hour though, but as a customer there is no way I would be happy knowing my waiter is only earning that. I just wish that restaurant owners were more accountable and would provide a fair basic wage.

If you are happy with it, then it's fair enough I suppose. I just see it as being a bit unfair.

**Jimanuel Boogustus** · 10-02-2009 07:06 AM

In regards to waiters, I NEVER TIP!!

I hate the idea of it... Especially if service is sub-standard... or just plain shit!

IMO i'm ALREADY paying for food AND service.

If the waiter/ waitress is upset about that, hers my tip...

GET A NEW JOB!!

**BIG H** · 10-02-2009 07:28 AM

Jim Boogie AKA Mr Pink

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-qV9wVGb38

What a great scene this is btw

**Gandalf** · 10-02-2009 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by Jimboogie

In regards to waiters, I NEVER TIP!!

I hate the idea of it... Especially if service is sub-standard... or just plain shit!

IMO i'm ALREADY paying for food AND service.

If the waiter/ waitress is upset about that, hers my tip...

GET A NEW JOB!!

Who let The Grinch out!

No, I know what you are saying. I kind of feel the same way and seven years of living in a country where people just don't tip, makes me question it's role and purpose.

The US food service sector sounds atrocious. Still quite shocked that they earn so little tbh. Tips are almost like a charity thing over there. "Please pay the wages of the underpaid serfs who are serving your meal because I as the restaurant owner and don't want to!". That's just not cool.