I worked in the food industry for several years and tips are sometimes the only money wait staff survives on. Most places now use the measly $2.30 an hour to offset taxes. Most 40 hour checks for waiters at least in texas are about $10-$50.
without tips they starve. Blame the industry or owners all you want but that doesnt change the fact that there is someone that is surviving daily on the tips they are given.
good service deserves a good tip. no service no tip. thats simple.
If you cant afford to tip you shouldnt be eating out , if you can afford it and dont ...thats just bad karma..
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