What's the deal with tipping in the US?

[raleights]

lets all quit acting like we know what we're talking about, as if anyone believes bigragu was in the military during 93'....

I understand it's painful to admit mommy still cleans the socks you masturbate into but cmon man

[bigragu]

lets all quit acting like we know what we're talking about, as if anyone believes bigragu was in the military during 93'....

I understand it's painful to admit mommy still cleans the socks you masturbate into but cmon man

dude, I have no reason to lie.....besides everyone knows the yellow stripe runs down your family's back...and it's my girlfriend that cleans my socks...get it right man...

[smashcrusher]

bigragu's so fat, his bellybutton doesn't have lint, it has sweaters.

[undefeated]

As y'all know I'm off to the states in a few weeks (NY, Vegas and Florida) and I'm somewhat concerned that I'm gonna get rinsed by the doormen, bellhops, concierges, taxi drivers that expect a tip.




Posters doing gags about 'not eating yellow snow' will be dealt with using extreme prejudice.

That is all.

recognition of hard work

[Mad_Dog]

You'll never turn Lyle...he's unashamedly bourgois

I respect Lyle for his pride.
It is a shame it is wasted on the evil south.

Deedle-de-de-dee Dit-eet-de-dee a banjo on my knee...

Whatever.

brilliant brad4rdboxer-ism



this is my brothas strength...he sings then he hits you .....amazing

[VictorCharlie]

I object to paying these peoples wages twice when you the employers supposed to be paying them, my bill pays for that and I'm supposed to pay again? how do they get round the minimum wage?

If waitstaff and bartenders didn't have the gratuity than there would be alot of single mothers and college students in the poor house. Not to mention if employers had to pay a decent wage for good service personnel the prices for food and beverages would skyrocket. Being able to earn 150-300 dollars 2-5 times a week at my bar allowed me to go to school full time, pay rent and bills, save a little and actually have enough to do the things I enjoy.

[Steelie]

Yeah, but that's wrong. I've no problems tipping for good serive but I shouldn't be expected to subsidise greedy employers...

[smashup]

People should only recieve tips if they earn them....
i.e. a nice helpful taxi driver or stunning waitress who gives you a cheeky wink and unbuttons the 'top few' just enough so as to gain a sly eyefull of her ample titties.


Pretty interested in this thread as Mrs Smash's Auntie owns a Beach Villa on a beach in Miami.
Im off there next March for the Winter Music Conference staying in utter luxury....
Marble floors throughout,Chandeliers,Double Jacuzzi in rear and as you leave the front door you walk straight onto the beach
Costing absolutely nothing moneywise either,Just flights and money to spend.
Can't Wait.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

I object to paying these peoples wages twice when you the employers supposed to be paying them, my bill pays for that and I'm supposed to pay again? how do they get round the minimum wage?

If waitstaff and bartenders didn't have the gratuity than there would be alot of single mothers and college students in the poor house. Not to mention if employers had to pay a decent wage for good service personnel the prices for food and beverages would skyrocket. Being able to earn 150-300 dollars 2-5 times a week at my bar allowed me to go to school full time, pay rent and bills, save a little and actually have enough to do the things I enjoy.

If you're earning that from a couple of nights work then I'm having your job Employers ARE supposed to pay YOUR wage from my bill not I pay him and you as an extra.

[VictorCharlie]

I object to paying these peoples wages twice when you the employers supposed to be paying them, my bill pays for that and I'm supposed to pay again? how do they get round the minimum wage?

If waitstaff and bartenders didn't have the gratuity than there would be alot of single mothers and college students in the poor house. Not to mention if employers had to pay a decent wage for good service personnel the prices for food and beverages would skyrocket. Being able to earn 150-300 dollars 2-5 times a week at my bar allowed me to go to school full time, pay rent and bills, save a little and actually have enough to do the things I enjoy.

Well missy it is your option to tip or not and how much, but if someone gives you good service and you don't tip them a decent amount I wouldn't suggest coming back. Although it is not always the case, gratuity motivates the employee to give better service rather than just a flat wage. And in the end whats the difference between paying 25-45% more across the board for food and beverages or giving a good tip for good service? Everyone should have to work for tips at some point in their life so they no what its like. I can't lie I used to hate it when the Europeans from the fire school would be in town and come to the bar. They'd drink all night and keep me very busy, and run up a huge tab and then tip maybe a dollar. When in Rome do as the Romans.

If you're earning that from a couple of nights work then I'm having your job Employers ARE supposed to pay YOUR wage from my bill not I pay him and you as an extra.

[El Kabong]

I object to paying these peoples wages twice when you the employers supposed to be paying them, my bill pays for that and I'm supposed to pay again? how do they get round the minimum wage?

If waitstaff and bartenders didn't have the gratuity than there would be alot of single mothers and college students in the poor house. Not to mention if employers had to pay a decent wage for good service personnel the prices for food and beverages would skyrocket. Being able to earn 150-300 dollars 2-5 times a week at my bar allowed me to go to school full time, pay rent and bills, save a little and actually have enough to do the things I enjoy.

If you're earning that from a couple of nights work then I'm having your job Employers ARE supposed to pay YOUR wage from my bill not I pay him and you as an extra.

hahaha...when it's an argument about taxes or something Missy is all socialist and "Everyone should help the poor" but when it gets down to brass tacks she's just as stingy as anyone else

[Mad_Dog]

I was thinking the same thing Lyle
I luvs my beautiful missy but you gots to call it

Missy honey....you know I lubs ya but you want yo man to disagree with you from time to time right?

[Howlin Mad Missy]

You have not given a credible case as to why we should pay twice? Why not ask your employer why they are too cheap to pay you?

[VictorCharlie]

You have not given a credible case as to why we should pay twice? Why not ask your employer why they are too cheap to pay you?

I'll say it again ..your NOT paying twice...If service personel were payed a wage comensurate to their work then the food/beer/etc would cost quite a bit more and your service would be worse. And in the end if you want to be a cheap piece of sh!t than you don't have to tip for at least adequate service(at your own peril of course). It is a system that allows for what is basically a rather menial job to pay well and what is a very dog eat dog business to lower its overhead and still provide quality service. Do you have any idea how many busniesses would have to close if all the sudden they had to pay top notch waitstaff what they were worth?

[Sheps]

You get paid to do a job. There shouldnt be no extra's.

I dont give the fucking newsagent a couple of quid extra cause he said Hi. We pay taxes so employers can pay their staff, this is just another tax.

That is it. ( fuck that is all, thats so 1998 )