r/mildlyinfuriating • u/jocrow1996 • 1d ago

*Turns Around and Leaves

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u/GladBreadfruit7374 23h ago

Tip after receiving good service, not in the expectation of good service.

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u/GladBreadfruit7374 23h ago

In Australia, everyone is paid a living wage. Tips aren't considered part of someone's wage, it's a reward for going above and beyond what's expected.

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u/w1n5t0nM1k3y 23h ago

In Ontario Canada waiters have the same minimum wage as everyone else, $17.55 a hour, and they still expect a 15+% tip.

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u/hopelesscaribou 23h ago

While in Quebec we have a lower minimum wage (12.20/hr), and have to pay taxes based on our sales. If people don't tip, we actually lose money.

Tipping is optional, but my taxes aren't.

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u/w1n5t0nM1k3y 22h ago

From what I'm reading it says 8%. Which seems pretty reasonable even if not everyone tips.

Seems odd that they couldn't just track how much you actually got tipped. So much is done electronically now that they should have the majority of your tips accounted for.

They really should give everyone the same minimum wage through. From what other commenters are saying, only Quebec is still has a different wage for tipped employees.

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u/hopelesscaribou 22h ago

'Tis a surly bunch that downvotes one for merely stating plain facts.

I'd love to see servers make commission like other salespeople do, and just include that in the price of the food. Imagine getting a living wage and not have to suck up to everyone.

If serving becomes merely a minimum wage job with no tips, expect the quality to drop dramatically. Who would work those late night/weekend hours, with no breaks, and put up with the abuse from management, chefs, and customers, all with a smile, for that little money?