Although I absolutely think we’ve gone overboard on tipping, I genuinely think tipping shouldn’t be completely banned. Rather, ban expected tipping.
For instance, last time my wife and I were in London, we, as a clueless American couple, visited a tavern during their busiest period after work. We left a few pounds above and beyond the bill because it was clear they went above and beyond to serve us promptly and excellently despite the fact that they were literally overflowing with patrons. That’s how tipping should work.
Tipping as a form of posted wages should be banned. If you want to give someone money for their service is fine. I have zero problems with that. Using it as a business model is not.
Get rid of the tipped minimum wage. Everybody makes the same minimum wage (at this point, the federal wage should probably be around $23/hr), and if people want to tip for excellent service they can without feeling pressured to.
Although I absolutely think we’ve gone overboard on tipping, I genuinely think tipping shouldn’t be completely banned. Rather, ban expected tipping.
For instance, last time my wife and I were in London, we, as a clueless American couple, visited a tavern during their busiest period after work. We left a few pounds above and beyond the bill because it was clear they went above and beyond to serve us promptly and excellently despite the fact that they were literally overflowing with patrons. That’s how tipping should work.
Tipping as a form of posted wages should be banned. If you want to give someone money for their service is fine. I have zero problems with that. Using it as a business model is not.
Get rid of the tipped minimum wage. Everybody makes the same minimum wage (at this point, the federal wage should probably be around $23/hr), and if people want to tip for excellent service they can without feeling pressured to.
Well said. We’re on the same page, and I totally agree.