As someone who lives in a country where tipping is not the expectation, it disgusts me just how little these people are paid. I think it's a gross mistreatment by the owners and it's wrong that it's legal to pay below minimum wage and rely on customers to make up the deficit.
I've heard some Australians say that our waiters are rude as a result of not having to earn their tip. I can't say I find the majority are like that, though. I would imagine knowing that they're going to earn a decent day's wage for their work would ensure they're not stressed and quick to snap.
Also, it irritates me how often American waiters check up on you. I understand they're doing it because they're trying to earn their tip, I don't blame them for it. I just would prefer to be left the fuck alone, so it's an extra reason for me to think that system is shit.
Funny how some Americans would tip more for a "good" waiter who technically is pestering them more, while also complaining about shop assistants asking them if they need any help too much. I see both as equally annoying.
why are we expected to tip?
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As someone who lives in a country where tipping is not the expectation, it disgusts me just how little these people are paid. I think it's a gross mistreatment by the owners and it's wrong that it's legal to pay below minimum wage and rely on customers to make up the deficit.
I've heard some Australians say that our waiters are rude as a result of not having to earn their tip. I can't say I find the majority are like that, though. I would imagine knowing that they're going to earn a decent day's wage for their work would ensure they're not stressed and quick to snap.
Also, it irritates me how often American waiters check up on you. I understand they're doing it because they're trying to earn their tip, I don't blame them for it. I just would prefer to be left the fuck alone, so it's an extra reason for me to think that system is shit.
Funny how some Americans would tip more for a "good" waiter who technically is pestering them more, while also complaining about shop assistants asking them if they need any help too much. I see both as equally annoying.