milkcowcafe OP t1_ja6gfxo wrote on February 27, 2023 at 4:45 AM

Reply to comment by xBigDaddyZx in LPT: When you dine in a restaurant in USA or Canada, don't leave a tip and there will no repercussions. by milkcowcafe

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

xBigDaddyZx t1_ja6mp8v wrote on February 27, 2023 at 5:50 AM

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.

milkcowcafe OP t1_ja6wees wrote on February 27, 2023 at 7:48 AM

You have logic.

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

botanica_arcana t1_ja74oo5 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 9:47 AM

But you’re not willing to tip to make up the difference?