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38. "Tipping" is yet another way employers get away with paying thier staff peanuts

Tue Aug 19, 2025, 12:10 PM

Aug 2025

Most of the 'civilized' world requires employers to pay a decent wage such that their employees don't need to depend on tips to survive on.

BUT, with that being said, while growing up and even after college before finding my first "real" job I depended on tips and always tip well.

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'Hilarious': Republican ripped for leaving tiny tip while bragging about Trump promise [View all] turbinetree Aug 2025 OP

No tax on tips is another fucking Taco Tits LIE. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2025 #1

she should invite Trump there on a Tuesday Celerity Aug 2025 #35

This is soooo republicon BoRaGard Aug 2025 #2

I don't particularly want to defend her dsc Aug 2025 #3

Thanks for clarifying. We don't need to stoop to distorting facts in order to get clicks. TheRickles Aug 2025 #4

It isnt distorting the facts Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #11

The Absolute Minimum Is Zero ProfessorGAC Aug 2025 #46

Nope she is top 1 or 2% IbogaProject Aug 2025 #50

Silly ProfessorGAC Aug 2025 #59

Missing The Point Upjumpdadebil Aug 2025 #6

I thought the rule of thumb was $5 minimum for orders over $10 Orrex Aug 2025 #7

I've never heard a "rule of thumb" on tipping in my life Melon Aug 2025 #28

Is that you, Mr. Pink? Orrex Aug 2025 #60

I don't tip Melon Aug 2025 #61

It somebody does work for you you ought to pay them creeksneakers2 Aug 2025 #66

Cough up a dollar you cheap bastard. Lucky Luciano Aug 2025 #69

lol. Simmer down. I tip. It's a line from a movie. Melon Aug 2025 #71

Wait. What? Orrex Aug 2025 #72

OK. creeksneakers2 Aug 2025 #73

Toby. Toby. Toby. Toby? Toby. Orrex Aug 2025 #68

I gotcha... Drum Aug 2025 #64

Minimum wage is $7.25 in Iowa Beaverhausen Aug 2025 #8

Minimum cash wage for tipped employees - $4.35/hour in Iowa hatrack Aug 2025 #25

Agree. SidneyR Aug 2025 #41

She left almost exactly a 15% tip Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #9

Roughly what a 20% tip would look like after having applied the tax Zambero Aug 2025 #39

Not really Bob_in_VA Aug 2025 #10

Also, tips are usually calculated on the pre-tax total ($17.00) sl8 Aug 2025 #12

You tip on the pretax total Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #14

Right, that's what I said. sl8 Aug 2025 #16

This whole discussion on tipping etiquette misses the point newdeal2 Aug 2025 #18

Exactly what i just pointed out Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #21

Tipping system is so opaque newdeal2 Aug 2025 #24

That's how I've always calculated restaurant tips as well: the pre-tax amount. Xavier Breath Aug 2025 #34

I leave a 15-20% tip myself, can't criticize her for doing the same. doc03 Aug 2025 #13

Optics. In her situation, I'd have dropped a $5. haele Aug 2025 #19

Willing to bet there was a calculator or a little plastic tip card involved . . . . hatrack Aug 2025 #27

The bottom of the bill has a tipping guide. sl8 Aug 2025 #29

Even with a card, or on a receipt, she could have added up. haele Aug 2025 #30

I wonder if people will get the idea that 15% goes much further than it used to Renew Deal Aug 2025 #42

People will definitely use that to justify lower tips ok_cpu Aug 2025 #52

Exactly. LisaM Aug 2025 #47

I beg to differ... NewLarry Aug 2025 #36

15% is a crappy tip. Standard is 20%...it was 15 when I was a kid though. Lucky Luciano Aug 2025 #48

When it's a small bill, the % amount is still a small tip IronLionZion Aug 2025 #55

I have to agree with you on this sdfernando Aug 2025 #63

From... littlemissmartypants Aug 2025 #5

Pay a tip of $1 for handing you a beer that cost $4.5 to $7 or more. That is ridiculous $5.50 to doc03 Aug 2025 #22

Who wants coupons? tryharder Aug 2025 #15

Also, just to educate some people here Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #17

How much did she spend? patphil Aug 2025 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Ellipsis Aug 2025 #23

Anyone who tips less than five bucks is a fucking idiot. Iggo Aug 2025 #26

On the other hand... Omnipresent Aug 2025 #56

I tip 15% -20%. A small number is a smaller number Melon Aug 2025 #65

I don't hide behind math when dealing with service people. I leave at least five bucks because I don't fucking suck. Iggo Aug 2025 #67

Love that she was trolled with "the wench"...haven't heard that since my granny passed away years ago. n/t iluvtennis Aug 2025 #31

Thanks be to Jodey Arrington! czarjak Aug 2025 #32

My daughter has been working in restaurants in D.C. for years. Gimpyknee Aug 2025 #33

It wasn't a terrible, but it wasn't great either. She could of easily left a much more generous tip, but she's a Fil1957 Aug 2025 #37

"Tipping" is yet another way employers get away with paying thier staff peanuts groundloop Aug 2025 #38

She tipped 18% Renew Deal Aug 2025 #40

Have to itemize jonstl08 Aug 2025 #43

No, you don't, it's an "above the line" deduction. sl8 Aug 2025 #49

Side note, since when is Iowa IW ? hibbing Aug 2025 #44

Yeah, that's Raw Story for you. emulatorloo Aug 2025 #53

"IA" has been re-designated to mean "State of Greenland". JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2025 #62

They are all just following their divine leader. LudwigPastorius Aug 2025 #45

Does three dollars purchase any one thing of practical use anymore? Torchlight Aug 2025 #51

Bet she's going to "expense" it also. Totally Tunsie Aug 2025 #54

If that's the case, there is probably a policy cap Renew Deal Aug 2025 #57

I usually leave 25% - 30% tip rickford66 Aug 2025 #58

Mariannette, 'eh? Sounds like a puppet to me. calimary Aug 2025 #70