Not everyone believes in tipping the person who gave them service for certain things. But, are they wrong for this? I think so, if someone gives you good service and did everything you wanted them to, why wouldn’t you tip? My brother is a waiter at Olive Garden and he doesn’t always get tipped. I also work, I am a caddy and I do not always get tipped. You can imagine how mad I am when I do a good job and don’t get tipped.
Most people with “tipping jobs” have a low wage because they depend on tips. My brother makes only $2.30 an hour, so if he isn’t getting tipped he’s basically not getting paid. The good thing about tipping is it’s usually mutual. For example, my brother and I are close with our barber and we always tip him. When my barber went to my brothers restaurant he tipped him more than the total of the bill. If you take care of someone, most times they are going to take care of you.
The tip rate in the US is 20%, which I don’t think is that much. I understand it is the worker’s job to give you good service, but put yourself in the worker’s shoes. If you are basically that person’s servant for however long you are working for them wouldn’t you want a tip? Most good workers also go out of there way to do exactly what you want.
A steady stream of customary tips (15-20%) keeps servers afloat in the short term. Any threat to that stream, no matter how well-intentioned the argument backing it, is a threat to the server’s livelihood. If you are eating out, getting your hair or nails done, or even golfing with a caddy, plan ahead so that have enough money for a tip.
I believe in tips, and I think if the person does a good job they deserve a tip. Also, not tipping gives you a bad look and I suggest not going back to wherever you didn’t tip, because I promise the service will not be the same.
