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In reply to the discussion: Tip Your Server and Save the World [View all]hedgehog
(36,286 posts)58. Why does the server at Denny's get tipped so much less than the server at Jean Georges?
The meal might cost $10 instead of $100, but it's just as heavy to carry to the table!
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Being the type of person who has worked in the service industry, this resonated with me.
Lone_Star_Dem
Feb 2013
#12
The word needs to get out more in those locations. About the truth on wages for food servers.
LiberalFighter
Feb 2013
#24
I waitressed in a mid-sized east coast town. Also a small seaport town in New England
Matariki
Feb 2013
#63
Giving tips to waitpersons is not enabling anyone. The problem is with the restaurants.
rhett o rick
Feb 2013
#64
Hate to tell you but the rich snobs are not good tippers as a general rule. They EXPECT
appleannie1
Feb 2013
#36
I know that too; a former friend let me walk out without paying the ticket at Rhodes.
PDJane
Feb 2013
#43
Both my wife and my son spent years waiting tables, needless to say we are a tipping family
1-Old-Man
Feb 2013
#44
My perspective here is somewhat informed by the fact that I've lived in the UK for several years
Spider Jerusalem
Feb 2013
#48
I always tip at least 20%, usually more...tip food delivery people the same.
forestpath
Feb 2013
#50
Why does the server at Denny's get tipped so much less than the server at Jean Georges?
hedgehog
Feb 2013
#58
I wish they would just pay waitstaff a LIVING wage and get rid of the fucking tipping shit.
madinmaryland
Feb 2013
#60