ivan edake Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Waiting tables is an unskilled job that requires very little training. Minimum wage is about right. I don't see why there's this bizarre tradition that waiters and waitresses get given extra cash for just doing their jobs properly, but not for other service jobs also on minimum wage, eg. checkout assistants. Restaurants charge a huge premium on food and drink, some of which goes towards overheads like staff. I don't pay twice by tipping. Totally agree with this,most food outlets are a rip off anyway, so why pay more? The same applies to tipping Taxi Drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrNorm Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Of course tipping is optional. But if I choose to tip, I want it to go to the staff, not towards company profits. How would you feel if you were on minimum wage, did a good job, were rewarded by a customer, and then the company took it from you? In the case of Las Iguanas they take it from you whether you received it or not. Staff are charged 3% of the sales they make as this is what they are judged to have received in tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwl182 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Of course tipping is optional. But if I choose to tip, I want it to go to the staff, not towards company profits. How would you feel if you were on minimum wage, did a good job, were rewarded by a customer, and then the company took it from you? In the case of Las Iguanas they take it from you whether you received it or not. Staff are charged 3% of the sales they make as this is what they are judged to have received in tips. Obviously it is not acceptable, but it would be better still, for all concerned, if this archaic tradition just ceased to exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Surely by boycotting the waiting staff will suffer all the more - when few customers equals less profits meaning less shifts available to work and even job cuts? And then they'll go and work somewhere else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJC1 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Always tip. Between 5 and 15% depending on the service and how good the meal is. The only time i wouldnt tip is because of poor or rude service. ---------- Post added 31-08-2015 at 15:13 ---------- Not relevant to me. Good service should be as default. It's called "doing your job". Bad service would be punished by choosing a different restaurant in future. Tip for good or exceptional service and food. Not tipping in any circumstances is called being tight. Its not customary not to tip. ---------- Post added 31-08-2015 at 15:17 ---------- Waiting tables is an unskilled job that requires very little training. Minimum wage is about right. I don't see why there's this bizarre tradition that waiters and waitresses get given extra cash for just doing their jobs properly, but not for other service jobs also on minimum wage, eg. checkout assistants. Restaurants charge a huge premium on food and drink, some of which goes towards overheads like staff. I don't pay twice by tipping. its called building relationships and good will. for instance I can go in my favourite restaurants and I know they will look after me or my party. Whereas they are probably nice enough to your face, but dont give you special treatment. Because im getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwl182 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Always tip. Between 5 and 15% depending on the service and how good the meal is. The only time i wouldnt tip is because of poor or rude service. ---------- Post added 31-08-2015 at 15:13 ---------- Tip for good or exceptional service and food. Not tipping in any circumstances is called being tight. Its not customary not to tip. ---------- Post added 31-08-2015 at 15:17 ---------- its called building relationships and good will. for instance I can go in my favourite restaurants and I know they will look after me or my party. Whereas they are probably nice enough to your face, but dont give you special treatment. Because im getting it. So why don't you tip the cashier at your local shop? And what exactly is exceptional service? Bringing plates from a kitchen can really only be done politely or rudely. Unless they simultaneously do somersaults while carrying the plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJC1 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 So why don't you tip the cashier at your local shop? And what exactly is exceptional service? Bringing plates from a kitchen can really only be done politely or rudely. Unless they simultaneously do somersaults while carrying the plates. see point above...I do it for two reasons. One to continue to receive good service. Two because people dont earn much in restaurants and if they are good, they deserve it... why dont cashiers get tips? Its not customary. I sometimes give a taxi driver a tip. Nearly always waiters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazjea Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Waiting tables is an unskilled job that requires very little training. Minimum wage is about right. I don't see why there's this bizarre tradition that waiters and waitresses get given extra cash for just doing their jobs properly, but not for other service jobs also on minimum wage, eg. checkout assistants. Restaurants charge a huge premium on food and drink, some of which goes towards overheads like staff. I don't pay twice by tipping. I Agree. I have never been able to understand the tipping regime for waiter service. What about the kitchen staff, cleaners, washer uppers, etc It is estimated that about 1.2 million people in the Uk are on the minimum How many of these receive tips to back up their wages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJC1 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I Agree. I have never been able to understand the tipping regime for waiter service. What about the kitchen staff, cleaners, washer uppers, etc It is estimated that about 1.2 million people in the Uk are on the minimum How many of these receive tips to back up their wages? Quite often tips are shared equally amongst all staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazjea Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Quite often tips are shared equally amongst all staff. That maybe so, if there is a tip box/plate by the till.But not very often, if the tip is given personally to a waiter. Unless things have changed in recent years. I think in this day and age. it is degrading for anyone to have to rely on the possibility of getting a tip to make a decent living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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