Here in WA state, the minimum wage per hour is $15.74 (higher in some areas). Tipping culture says 20%, but that’s generally to support lower paid waitstaff in areas that can pay less than minimum wage by employers. Where/What are you tipping and what kind of service would you expect for a 20% tip?

  • nootropic@beehaw.orgOP
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    1 year ago

    Reducing for terrible service I understand, but what about non-existent service? Someone only came by to refill a drink after I flagged them down and I had to chase down my check from some other person. Is that terrible service? Those aren’t kitchen mistakes and I’m not some feudal lord that demands my servants’ full attention - but that’s literally their job. Would you tip 10% in that situation?

    • TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      1 year ago

      Naw, I’d probably still tip 20%. People who are shit at their jobs still gotta pay rent, utilities, buy food and some recreation and all that. You’d have to be downright rude to me to lose a tip.