• FelixCress@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Tip is a recognition of an excellent service, not a right. I would pay without any tip and leave some cash on the table if the service was good (few pounds usually).

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      4 months ago

      Thats europe. In north america, waiters are paid below minimum wage and the tips are supposed to make up the rest.

      15% i think is still what the gov expects for wages, so in theory thats for just plain service, forcing us to either hurt the waiter or pay the fee. It’s a terrible system. I prefer to not eat out at all than to cut tips, even for poor service i’ll leave 10% and won’t go back.