As a kid eating out was only by necessity, money was too
tight to just do it. Back then 10% was a good tip, and the recommended
tip. FOR GOOD SERVICE!
As in, "Dam, this server has kept our drinks full,
without asking, got the orders right, and delivered them to the right people.
Brought ketchup, hot sauce, and steak sauce, without asking or being ask.
We weren't bothered by her, but never wanted for anything. For doing a superb
job, she deserves....10%!"
When did it go to 20%?
Plus?
Hate tipping.
It's not considered a reward for a good+ job.
Somewhere along the line, tipping went from capitalist, to socialist.
No longer something earned, but an entitlement.
The whole concept was that wait staff worked hard to earn a good wage.
And trust me, they can earn a very good wage.
Since my daughter started as a waitress 2 years ago, I fell better about
doing it. Even after learning just how much a 16 year old could make at a
little family restaurant in a poor town. However, I'm still not going to
be "generous".
With the covid crap, our daughter often just took over the takeout business
so that it was organized, instead of the chaos of everyone doing it, but no one
really doing it. She didn't make crap those nights.
So, yeah. If it's a waitress, I'll tip. A bit.
But if it's a takeout joint, ice cream stand, fast food.
No way! They are making well over min wage today, for a min wage job.
Truck driver, factory worker, mechanic, construction, logging...
never got or expected tips.
Auto detailing, never expected it. Some customers did appreciate a good job and would give me a few bucks.
