Syeeda from Milwaukee, WI
- Posted by Public Insight Network Source
- on July 1, 2011 1:54 AM
Q: How do you make your tipping decisions?
A: I start with a certain percentage and either add or subtract from that depending on the service.
Q: Any other thoughts?
A: I think that most people who have never worked in a service industry job that pays a very low wage don’t really think about the people who provide their services and how those people get paid. It doesn’t occur to your average person that works a 9 to 5 salaried position that their tips are what that person uses to pay his/her bills.
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