Is the entire philosophy of tipping shows how stupid society is today?

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The entire philosophy of tipping shows how stupid society is....

First it should be completely voluntary, if you feel like someone gave you excellent service in whatever field it is your choice to tip or not tip

It is not the responsibility of the CUSTOMER to pay the Employee's salary
It is the Company's responsibility. And the fact that Companies have smartly passed that responsibility/burden off to customers. And the CUSTOMER actually feel entitled to do it. Again shows how stupid society is....

I refuse to order at establishments that "require" tips. It is insane.
And please stop it with the age old bulls*it rationalization that Waiters, etc... are not being paid enough!
What! who fault is that? The company should pay them more not me

I wonder why people don't have that same mentality to Janitors, fast food workers and other low paying jobs.

It is the debate i have with people the most and it is insane how stupid people are....

Like I said it is your business/choice to tip the bellhop, waitress, cab driver whomever you want to. But it should not be a requirement and/or you should not be looked down upon if you choose not to

Your bringing Business and money to a certain establishment should be enough....

Answer 1

Do you mean "Does the entire philosophy of tipping, show how stupid society is today?"



I don't tip for bad service. In fact I wrote on a napkin that they may have gotten a monetary tip if they had given good service.



If we stopped tips completely, then Cons would complain that we have to pay waitresses minimum wage. Pick a side.

Answer 2

If restaurants were required to pay their entire staff a "living" wage, then restaurant prices would increase by some 50 -70% or more. The restaurant industry is very labor heavy, and increasing food prices has bitten into the already slim profit margins that most restaurants get by with. So although the restaurant industries payment methods may conflict with the "personal responsibility" argument put forth by some - it is a result of "market pressures" that shape our economy. Mandating that an entire industry change the way it pays its employees simply to satisfy a political philosophy smacks of the "socialism" that is always held with such disdain by the Right.



Now certainly there are numerous dining options for people to enjoy, but few things have the appeal of dining out and having a professional who is motivated by the possibility of monetary gain care for you and your parties needs. So go out, enjoy, and remember that the server is going to care for you without knowing in advance whether or not you will reward them.

Answer 3

I agree 100%. I am a huge fan of great customer service wherever I am spending my money and if I have not received service to my own personal liking than I will not tip at all.



I am a punctual dedicated employee and I myself deal with many 'customers' daily and do my best to give my all to each individual. There is not a 'tip jar' at my desk (as I work in an office setting) but if I felt that my job wasn't bringing in enough money, I would look elsewhere.

Answer 4

You are correct. Waitpersons (and others) should be paid a wage that reflects the assumption that there will not be a tip. Any tip given is ABOVE that and, as you say, voluntary.



However, as long as people do work for tips, I'm going to tip the "fair" amount. Unless service is unacceptable, that is.

Answer 5

You are correct: you should have paid a much higher price for your meal. then, the business owner could pay waiters/waitresses a reasonable wage.

Answer 6

Calm down, Mr. Pink.

Answer 7

CHEAPO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!