Unpopular opinion : i dont understand why people tip waiters

I don't live in America but if I did then I would 100% agree, why should you? Why should you be looked down upon for refusing to pay them to do their job while it's accepted for their actual employers not to pay them. I get that that's how they make their living but that's not your fault, and by tipping them you're just ensuring that this unfair system continues.

If you're American, then I find it hard to believe you don't know what the situation is.

Is it unfair and ridiculous? Of course.

Is it the servers faults? No. Is it the employers faults? Yes.

Who are you choosing to punish? The victims.

Wow. Aren't you a winner.

I only tip waiters/waitresses I like.

US restaurants pay their waiters peanuts so theyre forced to get tips to earn a proper wage. In pretty much every other country waiters earn a proper (minimum) wage and tips are purely at the customers discretion for excellent service.

Tipping is customary in the United States of America.

People tip waiters, at least here in the United States, Because a lot of waiters make a wage that is less than half of minimum wage (I made less than $3 an hour working at Waffle House, American minimum wage, at least in this state is $7.25). I do not agree with this practice, and I commend those countries who do not have tipping and actually pay their employees a fair wage. I am an American, and I tip waiters because I feel bad that they're not getting a fair wage. I wish someone would pass a law here that required all restaurants to at least give their employees minimum wage. This damn wage exploitation by these big companies really grinds my gears and should be completely outlawed! It's just a way for the big restaurant companies to be able to severely reduce pay for their waitresses and waiters. I don't agree with this system, But I would tip your waiters and waitresses, Because they're being unfairly treated by these big corporations and these stupid laws That only give them like 3 bucks per hour for hard work. Here in America, I always tip my waiter or waitress because I know that they're working hard for incredibly little pay just so these big companies can get richer.

Waiters and waitresses get paid low wages. If it weren't for tips, they'd have a hard time making a living. If people didn't tip, employers would be forced to pay higher wages. Thus, food prices would go up. If you can't afford to tip, then don't. I feel that generous people that tip, keep prices down for everyone.

My understanding is that in the usa wait staff are paid very low rates because they can earn tips. In Australia I don't tip unless it's small change at the register going into a general tips jar or someone has been especially helpful, but it's never a large amount.

I'm more inclined to tip on Sundays or Public Holidays if I believe staff aren't being paid penalty rates for working on those days.

I never tip unless I feel they really deserve it - and even then, I don't tip the customary 15% automatically. I tip the amount I feel they've earned.

If they were lazy or rude, I become a dick and leave them a nickel instead of just nothing. That way it's very clear that I'm dissatisfied with my service.

waiters truly only get paid two dollars and something. tips are supposed to make up their minimum wage, and yes waiters are guaranteed to get minimum wage. 7.25 where i live. but obviously that is not a very high wage, and the company wants to pay the least amount as possible and i would not put it past a company to fire someone for not making minimum wage a certain amount of weeks. they may say something like the person is unliked by customers etc. also waiters do a lot. they have a lot of customers to wait on. they have to clean tables, pick up food, and bring food to customers all with a smile. also, some customers are rude. i have nothing against you. it is your money, but that is why people generally tip.

I have a friend thats my age, in her 40's, who is still a waitress. She works in not the most fancy restaurant, but nice and makes a very comfortable living. She is college educated but continues to do this because she loves the work and the people, she is fantastic as a waitress. She is single and does what she wants. She says she makes just as much, if not more, than what she would have as a teacher. Im sure if she got paid the normal minimum wage and did not benefit from tips, shw would be a teacher right now.

You tip the clean pert waiter, .15%
BUT
The guy that leaves work dirty, tired, smelly.
You tip .0
Who cooked your food?
Who cleaned the plate you eat on?
Who made your salad?
Big deal, the person brought a plate to your table.
Ooooo impressive.
You tip your cocktail waitress.
BUT who cleaned the glass?
WHO actually mixed the drink?
You tip you're doorman.
BUT, who cleaned your room?
Who ironed the sheets?
My point is, tipping is a lopsided bit of crap.
Before you reply in anger.
Do you willingly share your tip SC with the people ' under ' you?
If not then shut the fuck up.
Cause you aren't tipping you're leeching.

I know it's customary to tip in the US, but in Europe most people tip when they are satisfied with the service. I do tip when I'm happy with the restaurant. But if the food is not good and my waiter was a grumpy ass, I don't tip.

I actually enjoy tipping for good service, cause it motivates the staff to be good and earn more money. For great service, I can leave a good 10-15 Euro tip. A lot for most of Europe.