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xBigDaddyZx t1_ja6g3n6 wrote

Clearly written by someone that's never worked in the industry. An even better solution is order takeout if you don't want to tip. Servers have to typically tip out to their support staff like busboys and bartenders. Not leaving a tip just means they pay out of their pocket.

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LumpyOrange21 t1_ja6lppe wrote

Guarantee OP has never worked in food and beverage or customer service, this is just a naive and ill informed post.

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bikestuffrockville t1_ja6himt wrote

Except people say you should tip on takeout now too.

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xBigDaddyZx t1_ja6myl4 wrote

It was a big help during the pandemic lockdown for all the staff that suddenly didn't have indoor dining as an option for income. Now that dining restrictions are gone, I see it as incredibly unnecessary.

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maxmouze t1_ja6wzjx wrote

Are you supposed to tip at places where they just give you drinks like Starbucks? When they have a screen that lets you choose your tip on your $5 drink, I feel obligated but it seems weird given they usually just dispense something premade (at this boba place I just went to, etc.).

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milkcowcafe OP t1_ja6gfxo wrote

That's really unfair that servers have to tip out to other staff too. They really should take this issue up with their employer.

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xBigDaddyZx t1_ja6mp8v wrote

The profit margin for a restaurant is typically pretty small. Any increase in pay they could give their employees is going to drastically impact the menu prices as the cost gets passed to the consumers. There's a reason so many restaurants go out of business within the first 5 years of opening. I'm certainly not arguing the system is the best, but the service industry is incredibly tough, and not tipping is just bad etiquette in countries where it is expected.

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milkcowcafe OP t1_ja6wees wrote

You have logic.

I would pay higher prices at a restaurant so the restaurant can pay a better wage.

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