What do you think about people who don’t tip waiters, pizza delivery people etc?

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FTnWo · Accepted Answer

Well it kind of depends on the reason for not tipping, a good waitress/waiter usually gets tje equivalent of $2 for each person at the table from me unless it's just 2 people or just myself then I'll leave a $5 bill, but if they didn't refill or ask if anybody wanted a refill and the plates didn't get picked up I will only leave $1 and that's even if their were 7 or 8 of us at the table.
But yeah to the jerks that just don't tip no matter what, I think they should definitely work one of them kind of jobs for a week so that they can see how important them tips can be for some especially waiters that only make like $5 an hour because those are expected to make up the rest of they're pay.
I tipped a young girl a sonic yesterday actually just for bringing our food out, I was digging for my money still as she went back in but I pushed the button and said I have a tip for the waitress that just brought our food out and even though it was a different girl that came and got it I know that the one that it was meant for got it because she came out and thanked us and it made her day and that is great

GlassTop · Accepted Answer

Tipping is bad behavior created by American restaurants. It’s completely destroyed other countries and created huge amount of tourist traps and begging/scamming in poorer countries. Now these countries completely rely on tourism and tipping to grow their wealth. People who get angry at people who don’t tip, don’t understand the history of tipping and why it was created to begin with. Now tipping has grown so bad, they have even added gratuity on top of tipping, which is mandatory. What would cost $10-20 in actual food cost ends up costing $60-100. The only justification for tipping would be DELIVERY only. Because that is a different service in itself. Waiters could easily be replaced by ordering food online or on a tablet in the restaurant. Walking the food to a table is just the job and shouldn’t be considered extra effort, any less than someone at Walmart getting carts in the parking lot. I wish this tipping thing died off and people had a change in mentality and stop shaming people. Because in reality, only a few countries in the world actually tip.

Aerissa_Jade · Accepted Answer

I say it depends why they didn't, I'm not a fan of just tipping poor service when they were terrible.

Pizza I'll say is a joke, they have a delivery fee that people think is a tip but it isn't, they should just raise the price and get rid of that.

If someone is cheap even though service was great, I would remember that when I was a server, and not pay as much attention to them.

I personally never had much trouble earning tips, I focused on my tables and did great. Others who would stand around and talk and ignore them, would then complain they got stiffed all the time. I'd think, well DUH.

theothersider · Accepted Answer

I make over 100k a year and my husband makes over 100k a year and since both of our mothers were waitress we have a tendency of tipping pretty well whenever we do eat out. which is rare. I have been everything from dirt poor to financially well off so I can understand when some one who just barely afforded the meal dosent tip. I mean sucks for the waitress but it is what it is. But if you are well off throw em some scratch.

WhiteSteve · Answer

Well…I’ve learned tipping culture isn’t the same everywhere, so I’d need to know where they were from. But assuming we’re in America where we know full well that our tips constitute the majority of the person’s earning, you’re an absolute cocknozzle if you don’t tip at least decently. I don’t want to hear any excuses…whether you think we should be expected to tip or you think they should be paid a full wage and the tipping be optional, YOU KNOW WHAT THE SYSTEM IS. And not for nothing, you have a pea-sized brain if you think the cost of the meal wouldn’t just go up. I managed a restaurant, I know the numbers, they barely make a profit as it is, you think THEY’RE going to just eat that increased cost? Just lmfao, you must not know any business owners, if that’s what someone thinks. Your $12 meal will go up
to $17, instead of $12 and giving five extra bucks to the delivery kid. You won’t personally save any money, unless you’re already the aforementioned cocknozzle who tips poorly as it is. There’s nothing more cringe than overhearing a table of people looking for point deductions on their experience to justify leaving a smaller tip, all to probably save like four dollars. Be a bigger peasant, you can’t😂😂😂 Like I’ve been broke, I’m not broke now but it’s not because I did anything special lmao, so I don’t say this from snooty place, I say this as a former poor person with no shred of “look-at-me-I-made-it” arrogance….. that is some BROKE. ASS. SHIT😂😂😂 Like that’s some shit where if it was me, I might just give you the tip back on some “you CLEARLY need this more than me. Take care of yourself, bless up.”🙏😂

What do you think about people who don’t tip waiters, pizza delivery people etc?

Кураж · Answer

Gratuity should not be a thing.
It's a cynical culture manufactured by employers that wish to shift the burden of responsibility for fair recompense of their workers onto a third party, in this case the customer.

It's stupid, and the workers who take their rage out on the customer, rather than their employer who is the one exploiting them while laughing behind their back, are fucking idiots and a big part of the problem.

I don't fucking care that it's "the situation you are in".
Bring your complaint to YOUR FUCKING EMPLOYER or get a different job, thanks.

HoraceB · Answer

I used to be kind of a jerk about tipping. I always calculated exactly 15%, & gave less if they did a bad job.

Then I got a job in the corporate office of a restaurant company, & I got to spend a lot of time in the restaurants. I got to see first-hand how hard most of them worked, & all the stuff they had to deal with.

After that, I started tipping at least 20%, usually more. Of course, if they do a *really* bad job I would give less, but I try to be compassionate. I take into account how many tables they're taking care of & things that are out of their control.

I couldn't imagine not leaving any tip, unless they were outrageously bad.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't tip because I don't have money to waste on stupid bullshit and the US is the only country in the world with that ass-backwards, shitty tipping system where I'm supposed to give someone $20 for some bullshit like carrying food from point A to point B for doing the bare fucking minimum of their job.

I already stated in another question that I would rather never go to a place that expected me to tip, or ever order pizza, if I had to do it. Because fuck wasting money on nothing other than social validation and fake respect from strangers. Maybe if the tipping system wasn't so shit, people could actually get paid a living wag for their jobs, instead of fucking bitching at me for not wanting to waste $20 on nothing for a job literally anyone with legs can do.

Fuck tipping and if you don't like that, blow me. I couldn't care less about wasting my money on bullshit.

bolverk · Answer

When I worked in the States I did not know that tips were expected until it was explained to me, so I'd pay the minimum unless the service was good/exceptional, what others tip I have no view on.
Tipping is not a thing in the UK but if I get good/exceptional service I'll tip the one who provided the service directly not through the bill.
(UK National Living Wage £8.91($11.97) going up to £9.50($12.76) April 2022) though most restaurants/pizza places pay way more than this, there is no extra sales tax as you have in the States, the price you see on the menu is what you pay.

anniisa97 · Answer

I don't think anything. Its normal. I live in England where its not expected to tip because over here people get the paid minimum wage, so waiting staff do not need to rely on the customers.

If you really want to tip someone for good service, or you're on a good mood that day and want to be nice you can though. Its just not expected of you.

Anonymous · Answer

I didn't tip earlier because I was literally living from paycheck to paycheck (simultaneously studying AND working both full time!) and calculating my costs VS the weight or volume I was getting from certain menu items and so my diet depended mostly on eating out.

Now I am making adequate amounts of money and occasionally I leave a little tip here and there. The waiters turned out to be happy with me it seems and seem to treat me better. If I am not mistaken I got larger portions a few times too.

jshm2 · Answer

Nothing. They pay the bill in full, and tip as they feel. It is not their job to provide the wage the employer is failing to.

This is a part of the asshole work culture that America has become. Government helping employees is "socialist". But employers not paying their employees properly, and forcing them to rely on tips is seen as "business".

molonski2 · Answer

I think they are fantastic , the problem is not with these people , the problem is with the entire ludicrous system in USA called " tipping " where you are in essence giving the business owner a free kick , to not pay correct wages , and by tipping you are encouraging this utterly horrendous inhumane system -- the system uses you..

NEVER FEEL OBIGED to tip -- Thank god the USA is just one country , its not how it is everywhere else.

shaysh87 · Answer

tipping should be optional. Imagine your lunch costing 15.99 and then tax which is an extra 2 dollars. Then now your waiter expects a 3-4 dollar tip. You're throwing an additional 6-7 dollars into the cost of your food. Not everyone has an additional 6-7 dollars to play around with. Sure if you have the money then it would be no problem. But in my opinion, Tipping should be optional.

Barry88 · Answer

Completely depends on the country. In the US, I think it's rude not to tip, as waiters need these tips to get a normal income. So I always tip, at least 10-15%, even if the service was bad. 15-20% in case of good service.

In European countries, waiters get a normal wage and in such cases I round up the bill or give a tip of around 10% in case the service was noticeably good.

Bel88 · Answer

It's perfectly normal to not tip, a practice that is not followed in about 99% of the countries on Earth.

Crafteroon · Answer

I expect every full time job to pay a living wage, so tipping should only be included in situations where actual servicing happened and was done exceptionally well.

If a place can't pay a living wage to all employees, it's a place that can't afford my patronage.

Don't blame customers if you aren't willing to unionize and demand what you are worth.

AdithyaR · Answer

It's a funny concept. I love big companies and corporation made it so that they can underpay their workers without any backlash and will shift the blame on customers for not paying extra to support the workers. The workers should be paid proper wages and tips should be a something extra they earn, not the primary portion of their wage they need to survive.

My country doesn't have much of a tipping culture but my family does when we eat out and the service was really good.

RationalMale · Answer

It depends. Should you tip an actual server? Yup. Tip a bartender for making you a drink? Yup.

Should I have to tip the girl behind the counter for pouring me a drip coffee into a cup, taking a donut out of a case, putting it into a bag and handing it to me? Yeah no. If your job isn't paying you enough for that, quit and find something better.

genericname85 · Answer

it's normal here. because get this: here they are paid a standard living wage and don't have to rely on the benevolence of the customers.

this video perfectly shows my german opinion on the status quo in america:

Rangers · Answer

They either don't know that these people rely on tips to make money or they're just not the nicest people, frankly.

I always tip at least 30% because I worked as a pizza delivery driver for over a year and I know how important tips are to make money. I was pretty frustrated at grubhub when they didn't allow me to tip on an order so I had to call customer service to put it on.

TallAnon · Answer

It's a cultural thing for me, where I am from a tip is basically an insult like "Don't look down on me, I'm not poor".
Since I've since moved abroad, I'll either tip the mandatory 12.5% like in the UK or if it's optional, I'll tip if someone did more than their most basic job description. Just picking up my food and putting it in front of my door isn't anything special. If the pay isn't enough, do something else.

aficionado · Answer

Here in Australia, these workers get decent wages and tipping is not the norm. I hardly, if ever, tip them. And that doesn't really matter, because they don't expect tips anyway.

I suppose tipping is mostly an American thing.

DizzyDesii · Answer

It is what it is. People shouldn't get jobs that rely on tips. Maybe temporarily but not longer than that because theyre not guaranteed a tip unless its already included in the bill

whirled_up_girl · Answer

If I pay by credit card it's usually included in the bill, which isn't a fun as giving cash, but it's easier than keeping dollar bills around these days.

Sonorous · Answer

I think they just shouldn't eat in that way. I rarely eat out or get deliveries because I don't agree with the tipping standard. But when I do, I tip ofc.

Wraith_Cemetery · Answer

Only Americans get in a hissy fit over the tipping issue because of the awful rate of pay. In other countries, tipping isn't a big deal and it's not expected of you.

pleasestopthis · Answer

I got a pretty low opinion of them. If they don't want to tip the delivery guy, they shouldn't even take the "delivery" option and move their own butts to get the pizza. They may realize tipping is cheaper than the gas needed for the trip.

josephinelcajon · Answer

Some can not even afford to tip. Others may feel the service was poor. Others yet do not know when or how much they should tip. But everyone should try

SaoirseS · Answer

Generally speaking, I have a pretty low opinion of them. Anyone who has ever worked a tipped minimum wage job would probably think so.

Anonymous · Answer

Nothing, they're already getting paid why do I have to tip them?

AncientWisdom · Answer

They are douche bags. Sometimes I tip 100% to just to see that person light up. It makes my day every time.

cookiecrusher · Answer

Nobody should tip. The should be paid decent salary that they can depend on every month.  And nobody tips the "real" workers in the kitchen.

Adam1978 · Answer

Normal, no tip is needed they have a salery. I live in a no tipping culture.

InYourHead · Answer

As a waitress that works at Hooters... I can definitely say it's not wise to not tip if you ever plan to return... we don't forget lol

Anonymous · Answer

I believe that is their choice. Those working waiting jobs need to find a way to compel their employers to pay them a living wage. Sleazy restaurant practices are not the customer's fault.

ibodi · Answer

It is free choice not necessary? If that is real freedom should not be tied with the culture.

awkward_author · Answer

I'm completely neutral about it. At this point, I'm sure they have reasons behind why they don't tip. For example, I don't tip because I just don't have the money.

Nazorella · Answer

I mean i always trying to tip but im a student and most of the time it’s hard for me to tip,

admles · Answer

Depends on where you live.

USA, you should tip I guess because those people get paid crap all.

Here in Australia, don't tip, they get paid a decent living wage and we don't want that tipping crap here.

Nomoturtle · Answer

I think socialising your paycheck with no enforcement is a really dumb idea.

globetrotter22 · Answer

I always tip well. Too well sometimes.  If I have a bad experience I’ll tip around 15 percent and just never use the service again.

Anonymous · Answer

They're smart, I don't tips people. Some people are broke.

Citizenkirk · Answer

They don't get paid very much, so without tips, they are below minimum wage earnings.

UdontNeedtoknow · Answer

They have to earn the tip. Shitty service and food get no tip. Good service and food get a good tip. That was the purpose of tipping in the first place.

Fuentes · Answer

Nothing especially with high taxes is here in Cali plus a delivery fee that doesn't go go the driver lol how are people suppose to tip them? I still tip but i understand why they dont

Paul09 · Answer

Cheap bast*rds. If you go to a restaurant or order, expect to tip. You dont want to tip, then don't order from restaurants. Pretty simple. I'm not a fan of tipping, but I always do.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Two different scenarios. I tip waiting staff in restaurants, but not people delivering fast food.

exitseven · Answer

cheap bastards. hope somebody spits on their pizza.

Amoebaaa · Answer

They may be poor and didn't have extra money for the tip. You'll never know...

whistlefork · Answer

What I think "y'all ungrateful as shit." What I say... nothing.

Mehzmeh · Answer

They shouldn’t eat out or order delivery!!! That is not cool!! Those people live off those tips! I tip at least 50% and that is if the service is bad.

bigslab · Answer

there is such a thing as a no tip society , meaning there are places where restaurant staff don't expect a tip

Anonymous · Answer

You mean most of the world? Nothing, they're the normal ones.

Iron_Man · Answer

Very cheap people low class unless they’re really down on their luck financially

Anonymous · Answer

I think the employers should pay their employees.

Juxtapose · Answer

They tend to be dumbass Europeans who just refuse to get that things are different here.

MJtheCoach · Answer

I’ve missed China tipping is considerEd a rude behavior

UsernameXLTX · Answer

I always tip very well but I don't judge others who don't .

Anonymous · Answer

Coz they don't feel like it, that's it! And it's not necessary to tip by the way. Think of men who got divorced and already paying alimony and child support do you think he wants to pay for something that is not mandatory.

Canada2 · Answer

To me it depends on their service. That’s what a tip is based off of. Shitty service shitty tip.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

I tip for delivery and waiting my table. I will not tip for ringing up my coffee order. Lol

SnakeBoop · Answer

meh, its less of a thing here in the uk

DaveToo · Answer

I call them skinflints.

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