re: Tipping culture and service workers entitlement

I cooked for 15 yrs. I have zero qualms about hitting no tip in those situations. I know who's doing the real work and who isn't. I tip a standard 20% at sitdown, usually $5-6 on pizza delivery, and that's it. Can't think of another situation (ie Starbucks, carryout) where a tip is deserved/warranted.

If I have to do any part of the work, I'm not tipping.

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Everyone ITT bitching about tipping would be the same sorry arse motherfrickers bitching if the bill included tip already and all you had to do was get up and leave. I swear you could give shite away to these people and they’d still find something to be an arse about. I know because I include 20% on all my checks in one of my restaurants and tell patrons constantly it’s included. 90% of everyone is fine with it but boy that 90% most boomer men sure do love to get all hot and bothered over it.

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1. Most people are fine with a McDonald’s style system where the prices are what they are because the workers get paid hourly.

2. Auto-grating 20% across the board is asinine. And the customers don’t have to pay it. A gratuity is optional because it’s gratuitous.

I was auto grated once at the Miami airport 20%. I didn’t have cash and needed to catch my flight. So I just paid. The 20% was not disclosed anywhere on the menu or signage. I’ve since avoided that restaurant on multiple occasions. How much business have you lost in a similar manner? The world may never know.