It was tough at first, but now I see the screen and the tip option, smile at the person presenting it, and touch the no tip option. The sky has not fallen and no words exchanged. These are ubiquitous and in my state of Washington, there is no reduced pay for tipped employees who receive a $20.00 "living wage" which is what it was called …
It was tough at first, but now I see the screen and the tip option, smile at the person presenting it, and touch the no tip option. The sky has not fallen and no words exchanged. These are ubiquitous and in my state of Washington, there is no reduced pay for tipped employees who receive a $20.00 "living wage" which is what it was called when it was approved.
This wage has led to a massive increase in dining costs, where I do tip, compared to many other places, to the bill itself is steep. I simply tip for normal service at 15%, which I calculate BEFORE our 10% or so tax. It is easy to calculate in my head. Just 10% of the pretax bill plus half of the 10%.
A conundrum is whether to pay cash or put it on the card. The former means that the tip is off the record and I would be likely abetting tax fraud by the server who would be highly unlikely to declare it. I pay my taxes and want others to. Plus a cash tip may mean less of the standard "tip out" that goes to back of house, bartender, host/hostess etc, who are every bit as deserving of a portion of the tip as the server.
No need to be guilt tripped. Be proud and out as a discerning tipper who makes their own decision when, where and how much to tip if at all.
It was tough at first, but now I see the screen and the tip option, smile at the person presenting it, and touch the no tip option. The sky has not fallen and no words exchanged. These are ubiquitous and in my state of Washington, there is no reduced pay for tipped employees who receive a $20.00 "living wage" which is what it was called when it was approved.
This wage has led to a massive increase in dining costs, where I do tip, compared to many other places, to the bill itself is steep. I simply tip for normal service at 15%, which I calculate BEFORE our 10% or so tax. It is easy to calculate in my head. Just 10% of the pretax bill plus half of the 10%.
A conundrum is whether to pay cash or put it on the card. The former means that the tip is off the record and I would be likely abetting tax fraud by the server who would be highly unlikely to declare it. I pay my taxes and want others to. Plus a cash tip may mean less of the standard "tip out" that goes to back of house, bartender, host/hostess etc, who are every bit as deserving of a portion of the tip as the server.
No need to be guilt tripped. Be proud and out as a discerning tipper who makes their own decision when, where and how much to tip if at all.