Dang...that is more than fucked up.What America has can't even be called capitalism anymore because of how it's run and managed.
Decent living wage… legally enforced.this. no such thing as tipping culture in Aus. people might tip some spare change at a bar or cafe on a rare occasion but that's about it in my experience. because we pay a decent, and legally enforced, minimum wage compared to America.
Ah yes, the inflation stuff.Decent living wage… legally enforced.
California has a minimum wage of 15 US dollars which is higher than the Australian minimum wage and they’re complaining it’s not a decent living wage.
It’s cheaper to live in Australia than it is in California.
From the looks of it, this is a consequence of unrestricted capitalism.
Well, I'm no expert in US economy stuff, but damn, reading you guys' replies and reactions to this thread is making me think that dining out in the US is a horror story.
Sorry, but no.
It’s not an issue of minimum wage, it’s an issue of how everything is currently balanced after the government made rules.Ah yes, the inflation stuff.
That kind of made me wondering, Philippine minimum wages are also hilariously low, and some are even paid way below the legal minimum wage...
It’s actually not. There are pros and cons to it. Tipping isn’t mandatory. You can choose not to tip.Well, I'm no expert in US economy stuff, but damn, reading you guys' replies and reactions to this thread is making me think that dining in the US is a horror story.
Ah thanks for the info. So US policies heavily favor corporations than SMEs?It’s not an issue of minimum wage, it’s an issue of how everything is currently balanced after the government made rules.
America is a difficult system of corporate socialism where all rules are the government (namely the more socialist party) trying to give big companies more market share by making it more and more difficult to start and maintain your own business.
Though some would fight you for it. Or give you the worst possible service next time you visit?It’s actually not. There are pros and cons to it. Tipping isn’t mandatory. You can choose not to tip.
I dine out all the time, but I have money.
It depends.Well, I'm no expert in US economy stuff, but damn, reading you guys' replies and reactions to this thread is making me think that dining out in the US is a horror story.
That’s why you don’t return to places you don’t tip. If you’re a tourist, it’s the perfect time to practice this.Though some would fight you for it. Or give you the worst possible service next time you visit?
Well true.That’s why you don’t return to places you don’t tip. If you’re a tourist, it’s the perfect time to practice this.
Pay and get out ASAP before anyone noticed.
That’s tipping culture. Service people expect tips, to assume they don’t expect it would be wrong.Well true.
Though there are cases when a regular (like my aunt living in the US) would come back, only to learn that she has been a target of hate by the resto crew because she won't tip. (The crew is mostly new, or so she says.)
at the very least I hope those who ollie outie before tip are like, polite and don't fuck with the waitstaffThat’s why you don’t return to places you don’t tip. If you’re a tourist, it’s the perfect time to practice this.
Pay and get out ASAP before anyone noticed.
No one should be rude to a wait staff whether or not they tip. Being rude is just wrong and inconsiderate of others as people.at the very least I hope those who ollie outie before tip are like, polite and don't fuck with the waitstaff
Yep I agree to this. At the very least, if you won't tip, don't act like an entitled SOB/Karen and give them a hard time.at the very least I hope those who ollie outie before tip are like, polite and don't fuck with the waitstaff
I'm German but live in muricaNot that I know of. In your case, there shouldn't be any issue, judging by your profile pic. Unless you are Murican.
Tough luck then. Land of the Brave. Land of the Tippers.I'm German but live in murica
We are no longer the land of the brave. Unfortunately.Tough luck then. Land of the Brave. Land of the Tippers.
Here in the US, we have this thing called "Trickle Down Economics" or "Reagonomics." Essentially the idea is if the government gives as many benefits as possible to the wealthier class and 1%, then it'll eventually lead to where it benefits everyone as a whole.Ah thanks for the info. So US policies heavily favor corporations than SMEs?
That kinda sucks. As an SME business owner myself, I knew the frustration of trying to get a break and grow your business even further.