Tipping Servers

Posted by deleted 11 years, 8 months ago to Culture
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I really hate tipping. Actually, I hate that I am EXPECTED to tip no matter what kind of service I receive. Tipping should be voluntary not mandatory.

I get it. Servers don't make that much. But keep in mind if you chose to be a server your accepting the low pay. Don't expect other people to be obligated to tip you just because you chose a job with low pay.

I really hate tipping people who don't deserve it.

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  • Posted by DougC 11 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I agree with the gifts statement. I make it a point to leave all large tips in cash for the server's benefit.
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  • Posted by BambiB 11 years, 8 months ago
    Tipping is voluntary, unless the contract reads otherwise. If you don't want to tip, don't. But expect to be remembered. Most servers who don't get a tip wonder two things: 1) What did I do wrong?, and 2) Why is that person such an ass?

    At the end of the day, servers are humans too. They make mistakes, they have good days and bad days, and they rely upon what they make at their job to support themselves and their families.

    I generally tip 15% for good service. I've tipped as little as zero for crappy service and as much as 100% for truly extraordinary service. Keep in mind that without tips, servers would be paid more by default. Last I looked they only make about $2.35 wages - the rest being made up in tips. Would you really prefer that 15% be automatically added to your bill?

    Not me. I prefer having control over being able to penalize poor service and reward good service as a matter of social convention.

    BTW, tips should not be taxed (even under the current system). Why? Because tips are not "wages". Tips are GIFTS.
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  • Posted by $ jmlesniewski 11 years, 8 months ago
    Tipping isn't mandatory. Is it a social convention? Yes, but that is in the customer's favor. If servers all made a flat rate, they likely wouldn't care about the quality of their service at all. Tips are incentive.
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  • Posted by DougC 11 years, 8 months ago
    I am the same way. When I am out to eat, my server is either going to get a note telling him or her what was done wrong and improvements the help better his/her service or they get a great tip for going above and beyond the minimal requirements of the job. I am also a moderately demanding customer with high standards.
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