View Single Post
Old 11-15-2007, 01:56 AM  
Walrus
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: USA
Posts: 2,150
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich-GTS View Post
For those of you that dont like to tip.. or think that its an option. That tip is designed to be factored into the wage of the wait-staff/Bartender. Its why they make below minimum wage.

Tips is an acronym for "To insure prompt service" If you think that getting rid of that system is a great idea. They will just build that into the cost of the food and take that discressionary cost out of your hands. Then you get to deal with a server that may or may not give you the best service possible as they get paid the same regardless, go into a Home Depot and see what kind of service you get out of those guys! ( no tips, no motivation) But either way.. you will still have to pay the same amount.
So true. Very good post, probably the best one in this thread. I never even thought to look up where the word "tips" comes from. Interesting.
Walrus is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook