I'm shocked these days at how many people want to move away from tipping people and move to a "working wage." IMO, Waiting tables and bartending are some of the best paying jobs for folks without a coolege degree, or who have a non-violent felony. These folks can clear $200 a night. Hell. I had a friend whose dad worked at Tony's and he was able to raise a family of 4 off of it. If we decide to go away from tipping, we will lose service. I lived in Europe. The service there was absolutely atrocious. And yes, there will always be cheapskates out there. But I have never known anyone who left the industry because they weren't being paid enough. Thoughts?
Just saw a video with Tom Collichio whining about it and felt like posting this. Didn't recall other threads regarding this, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Thats because Europeans have a different idea of service than Americans. I prefer the drawn out, relaxing experience of dining in Europe. Everyone in the US just wants to get in and out. I always find it irritating when a loud mouth American is b****ing about service in Europe, they aren't trying to offend you personally
All of this is true, just chill out and enjoy your meal. Speaking of the "ugly american"... https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/11...y-of-unruly-tourists-angered-an-entire-nation https://www.news.com.au/travel/trav...t/news-story/dfc1afa1dc8a874baf82aaea6319509d ...yeah, they're British
Worked in the food industry my entire life. Dining in the states is fine, as well as in Europe. Could care less if I have to tip or if it’s included. Just give me good food and booze.
lulz...I was just thinking of starting one about Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines now allows direct tipping.
My main gripe about tipping, is when servers complain about tipping. Like, its not new that there are a few folks out there who don't tip well, have to get over that and just focus on your service. If its not getting you enough cash, switch jobs (this is the same complaint I have for anyone complaining about pay/wages).
If having higher wages through tipping leads to better service, why wouldn't higher wages through wages lead to better service?