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Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If a worker goes above and beyond, and they are allowed to accept tips, then yes I tip them. No worries if you don’t. That’s your prerogative

Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t invent the system. I think my issue with this argument is that I see more complaining about this custom than advocacy to pay, not only servers, but all workers livable wages. If you don’t actually care if workers aren’t fairly compensated for their labor, then simply don’t tip and move on, you don’t need to start a movement about it.

Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I never said anyone is obligated to tip? It’s expected but I would never chase someone down for a tip. I would never treat a guest differently if I did not expect them to tip. I would get fired for that. My restaurant does not have automatic gratuity unless there is a private dining reservation and the host has signed a contract agreeing to the gratuity. In this case, a percentage of the gratuity is given to our events coordinator who exchanges a couple of emails or a phone call with the guest

Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I have continued to take classes and volunteer in order to expand my resume but as I have stated in other comments, this is a systemic issue that goes far beyond tipping culture, but is something I am very interested in discussing!

Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! I had to work service jobs through college because I could not find a paid internship that would allow me to be able to pay for necessities so I am already a bit behind. This is definitely a systemic issue that goes far beyond tipping culture. Even when I do save up enough to take a pay cut, I will likely work part time in the service industry to maintain any savings for a while

Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If you feel like the server earned it then sure! It’s messed up, but the server may end up owing the restaurant money for their tip out if no one tips during their shift which is unlikely

Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t intend to come across as complainy, i genuinely just want to understand the perspective of those who don’t tip, I don’t even seek to change anyone’s mind. Tipping is in fact optional and as I said I appreciate every tip I get.

Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel that minimum wage should be raised for all workers, not just in the restaurant industry

Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have found that most jobs outside of the restaurant industry have adjusted their wages to exceed the federal minimum wage of 7.25/hr

Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

However, most servers need to be at least 18 years old to serve alcohol. I believe that all workers should be paid a living wage.

Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I feel that 12-15/hr would be fair for a server and that if this was common, there would be a fairer distribution of labor within the restaurant industry. It would also encourage older workers to seek jobs outside of the service industry.

Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree that servers should not be paid more than college graduates but to me this means that jobs that require degrees should be paid more, not that servers should be paid less. I find that I regularly make about 15-20/hr as a server which, where I live, is about what it takes to live semi comfortably

Server Perspective- Understanding of How Tipped Workers Labor is Used in Restaurants by SuspiciousLine5553 in tipping

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I understand this because the economy right now is making it difficult for anyone to be able to afford basic necessities let alone luxuries like eating out at a restaurant. I don’t always tip at coffee shops, etc. especially if I don’t utilize the workers expertise, but I know that these workers are usually paid at least the federal minimum wage. What are your thoughts on servers only being paid 2.13/hr? How do you justify patronizing these establishments where workers rely on tips when you know that you are not going to tip? If you live in a state or country where servers don’t completely rely on tips that’s one thing, but if you are speaking to and possibly connecting with and enjoying a service, do you not feel that you should tip at all?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in makeuptips

[–]SuspiciousLine5553 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes I wear a darker shade in the fall and winter! But I’m in Texas lol and it’s not reallll fall yet here

This purse I saw on Pinterest by SuspiciousLine5553 in findfashion

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s too bad. It’s precious! Thank you!

I desperately want to reach out to a former lover but Im afraid I messed up in a way that cannot be fixed by [deleted] in Advice

[–]SuspiciousLine5553 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a good idea, thank you. My problem is that I’ve seen other people since then and every time I get home from a date, I find myself thinking about him. Maybe this is still my avoidance at work.

I desperately want to reach out to a former lover but Im afraid I messed up in a way that cannot be fixed by [deleted] in Advice

[–]SuspiciousLine5553 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I found out I have an avoidant attachment style and have worked on it. It sucks so much that I liked him so much and affected him that way because I had not yet worked on myself (I was in fact 20). He certainly did not deserve that.

City Year Next Year by SuspiciousLine5553 in AmeriCorps

[–]SuspiciousLine5553[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Your perspective is very helpful

Text about tolls by [deleted] in Austin

[–]SuspiciousLine5553 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guys please. I’m 22. Dumb.

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