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Originally Posted by Gpsma
Good question. But this is the Villages…many cheap tippers here. My guess..75% tip almost nothing or substandard tips. 20% tip the recommended amount. 5% tip too much and love to brag on totv that they are as generous as Frank Sinatra in his heyday.
Personally…i tip no more than 5%. Why tip to just bring a plate over.
Time to stop this tipping nonsence. Wait…next year it will be suggested u tip 25%.
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Because if their tips, combined with their wages, equals the state minimum wage, then it's as if they didn't get any tip at all. The most they can get - if you UNDER-tip, is $11/hour. Even if they work their butts off, go beyond the minimum requirements of their job to give you outstanding customer service, and have earned more - they will have nothing to show for that extra work. Tip them substandard, and you should expect substandard service.
Their hourly wage is LESS than minimum wage. Their tips are expected to compensate for that, in this state. In many other states, the tip is intended to show appreciation for doing MORE than the minimum requirement for the job. Some restaurant policies also start their wait staff at minimum or better, with the tips being theirs to keep if they earn them.
It's an incentive for GOOD wait staff to show up and serve you.