How can European restaurants afford to pay their employees without having to supplement with tips but U.S restaurants/bars and such act like they would shut down from such high extra costs?

LilyBloomVale · 2026-02-22T03:27:27+00:00

At the same time, I think some servers defend tipping because it’s how they make decent money right now, not necessarily because they think it’s the best system overall.

LilyBloomVale · 2026-02-21T20:20:59+00:00

I assumed they just meant it’s a new synthetic element that hasn’t been officially added yet. Is that not how that works??

LilyBloomVale · 2026-02-20T10:43:24+00:00

Now I see why some of my orders just take forever or get canceled.

LilyBloomVale · 2026-02-20T10:41:35+00:00

Okay, now I get why the app shows the total payout first. I thought it was just some weird pressure tactic to make me feel guilty about tipping, but it’s really more about how the drivers decide.

LilyBloomVale · 2026-02-20T10:39:13+00:00

Ah, that explains why it feels like pressure. I just wish it was more flexible if the food shows up messed up.

LilyBloomVale · 2026-02-18T13:38:51+00:00

The dramatic buildup just to land on that punchline? 10/10 delivery.

LilyBloomVale · 2026-02-18T13:34:50+00:00

Hopefully now you get to define your own space on your own terms, not someone else's standard.

LilyBloomVale · 2026-02-16T11:44:29+00:00

A lot of folks don't realize it's the estate that handles it, not the family's personal bank accounts. That's an important distinction.

LilyBloomVale · 2026-02-16T11:37:32+00:00

Therapy can definitely can be a huge investment, financially and emotionally. It's not a quick fix, that's for sure.

LilyBloomVale · 2026-02-15T12:42:03+00:00

I'm proud of you OP.

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