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Anon doesn't tip (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 week ago by Early_To_Risa@sh.itjust.works to c/greentext@sh.itjust.works

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[–] CaptnNMorgan@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

If they had to pay their staff more, prices would be higher. If prices are higher, not as many people can afford to go, resulting in prices going up even more. When waiters can rely on tips instead of just the hourly wage, they are given the chance of getting a really nice tip from someone who is generous, resulting in more money than without the tips. By not tipping, you are relying on the generosity of others to keep the workers you aren't tipping above the line. If you think they don't deserve to be tipped, don't go there, otherwise you're being a mooch in the society you live in, even if it's in a minor way.

[–] marx2k@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Sorry, but I pay for the food and if I feel its deserved, the service. Being a mooch would be not paying g for the food.

Do away with tipping and food prices go up by the cost of paying workers a fair wage. To the consumer it ends up being an even trade. Ultimately, the only group getting hurt is the owners.

It works fine in other countries but can't in the US because...?

[–] CaptnNMorgan@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

You can look at it however you want, but if you aren't tipping in the US, you are a MOOCH. It doesn't matter if you disagree, that is the truth in the society you live in.

Should employers pay their employees more? Absolutely! But I don't have control over that and you don't either. What we do have control over, is how much we tip. If you want to change the society you live in; making waiters and waitresses go without, isn't the way.