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Originally Posted by dhc-2
First of all, when the hell did 15% become customary? I remember not even ten years ago 10% was considered standard.
Now all of a sudden I find some of the debit/credit machines default to 20%? Are you kidding? That kind of chicanery automatically reduces what I'll give for a tip. I'm not a goddamn charity.
If you think your wage sucks so bad, then do something about it. I don't get tips in my line of work no matter how great or how ####ty of a job I do. If I don't like my wage I can do two things: make myself more useful and get a raise, or find another job. The restaurant/service industry should be no different.
A night out at a decent restaurant for your average couple without tip, maybe a glass of wine each already runs north of $50. That's ludicrous. Now you want at least 15% (preferrably 20%) for refilling my water glass? Screw off. Maybe you should've stayed in high school.
I can count on one hand the amount of times I've given over 15%, and that was for exceptional service and exquisite food.
Bottom line is that tipping started as a reward, a little something extra for someone who took that extra step above and beyond the expectations for their job. Now it's a ####ing handout.
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When is your next anger management meeting?
Actually the bottom line is tipping is subjective, so really there is no point in getting this pissed off about it. You get what you pay for, and the bonus about tipping is you get to do it after your meal. Is there really any point in getting worked up about having a 20% grat option on the debit machine? It's there for lazy people who can't or choose not to do the math in their head, not a suggested tip amount. Should it be less than 20%? Probably, but if someone is too lazy to do some simple math then why not see if you can get your servers a bit more of a tip.
Oh and just to put it in perspective, let's say your night out is $75 and you only want to tip 15% but you us the auto 20% on the machine...The difference is only $3.75. Is it worth losing your mind over $3.75?
Calm down.