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MichMan

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1. I tip because I know that the system requires it to supplement servers

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Nov 17, 2018, 09:49 AM

Nov 2018

If the wages go to $15, I will likely reduce my tips substantially if not eliminate them.

I don't tip the guy at the tire store, the cashier at the grocery store or pet store, or the receptionist at my dentist. Servers will be no different

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Jane Fonda Visits Newark, Calls for $15 Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers [View all] TexasTowelie Nov 2018 OP

I tip because I know that the system requires it to supplement servers MichMan Nov 2018 #1

Exactly. No one expects you to tip someone making minimum wage Merlot Nov 2018 #2

I suspect many would make more $$ under the current system MichMan Nov 2018 #3

Doubtful. Every days tips depend on a lot of things Merlot Nov 2018 #4