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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-29-09 10:41 PM Original message |
Doesn't tipping on a % basis fuck over people who work at more humble establishments? |
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rockymountaindem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-29-09 10:42 PM Response to Original message |
1. Yeah? |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-29-09 10:43 PM Response to Original message |
2. Yes that's why I think it should be based on the service you get and not on the price of the food. |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-29-09 11:29 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. how so? |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-29-09 11:43 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. If regular people could afford |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-29-09 10:46 PM Response to Original message |
3. If I'm happy with the service...I give about 20%... |
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Inchworm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-29-09 11:00 PM Response to Original message |
4. aYup- I agree |
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petronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 12:07 AM Response to Original message |
7. Yes, but I suspect it's partially evened out because diners will sit longer |
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Chan790 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 12:20 AM Response to Reply #7 |
10. That is true... |
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ghostsofgiants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 12:12 AM Response to Original message |
8. Communist. |
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MrScorpio (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
9. 20% for everybody |
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HopeHoops (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
11. I tip higher if the food cost is low |
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RoyGBiv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
12. I'm a bit insane ... |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
13. I start at 20% most places, but in a place like that, I'll often tip 50% or more |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 01:48 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. and a quickie in the little girls room .... |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 01:53 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. She told you about that? |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 02:19 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. Heh heh |
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snooper2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
14. Um- of course... |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
15. I over-tip all the time.... |
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surrealAmerican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
16. Yes, but, as in so many jobs, people's compensation ... |
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mcctatas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
19. Yes and no |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
20. ibid. My personal experience is you work slower& earn slightly less at fancy restaurants |
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SacredCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
21. Not necessarily.... |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
22. Rule of thumb for waitpeople. |
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One_Life_To_Give (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-30-09 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
24. Tougher standard for waitstaff at $100pp than $10pp |
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