notdevin

My first job after dropping out of high school was in a restaurant, I worked my ass of for tips. Today I’m coerced to tip on checkout, often before I’ve ever received any service or food. Voluntarily paying 15-20% more for food that’s already over priced just because there’s a human in the loop is nonsense. You either earn your tip or you don’t. 

Random thoughts as I seat myself, get my own silverware and bus my tables, now that I paid for food + 15% tip…what was the tip for?

If I offended you, I was probably talking about you. If I’m wrong, update/inform/regale me with why, or don’t. 

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The US tipping culture was sadly transplanted to the UK in its worst incarnation: "complimentary service fees."

An seemingly optional charge (unless you're 6+ people), but I dare you to remove it, while the waiting staff is hawking precisely which option you pick from the card processing device.

I used to work as a bus boy, dish washer, waiter, and bartender, and on room service duty, and these were simpler times: tips were earned, not given.

When I tip, I tip generously, but I do it only when the service has been exceptional, not just basically bringing me food to the table after I order.