On 2018-12-09 7:22 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 5:46:16 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
>> I remain perplexed by the attitudes that I see being expressed here.
>> People feel obliged to leave a tip that is based on a percentage of the
>> cost of their meal and drinks, some claiming to tip 30% or more, but
>> reject the suggestion that the price of service being included in the
>> meal. They prefer to pay a percentage of their bill as a voluntary
>> gratuity to having a smaller amount added to the menu price.
>
> Sorry? I believe I'm the only person here who claims to tip 30% or
> more. When have I ever said I was opposed to a decent wage for waitstaff?
>
> However, many places that have tried that have rescinded it due to complaints
> on the part of their employees, because it reduced their actual compensation.

I guess the reason they were unhappy was that their hourly rate was too
low. If there was a percentage that was added to the price, and it went
to the servers as a commission, it should work out about the same.
Servers would not have to rely on the generosity of their customers.
Some people do not tip at all, some are low tippers, and there is no
telling what exactly constitutes the level of service that justifies a
given percentage tip. Some people expect the servers to be waiting on
them hand and food. I want servers to bring my the menu, answer my
questions and bring me my food. I don't want them in my face all the time.