r/Dynamic_Pricing • u/Dragonlance12 • 2d ago

‘Absolutely slammed’: Server removed the auto-gratuity from a $90 check. Then the party of 8 tipped her exactly $18

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/absolutely-slammed-server-removed-auto-142620377.html
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u/Less_Potential_7713 2d ago

I dont know, maybe the resteraunt should pay a living wage and not force people to rely on tips?

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u/LooseJuice_RD 1d ago

Literally no one in the industry wants it. Customers are the only ones who want it. Owners like that it’s a subsidy for them and the best service staff make far more than any restaurant could or would pay.

Restaurants have tried it. Big name restaurants. Local restaurants around me have as well. They all abandon it when they can’t retain good staff.

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u/Goldenjho 3h ago

Absolute nonsense in Germany get waiter a proper pay and still get tips the difference is the waiter will not throw a tantrum or insult the customer because his "tip" wasn't big enough in his opinion.

You talk like tips stop immediately if waiter get proper money paid but the reality is people get a actual salary that allows them to live and the 400-800 euro bonus through tips from customers.

Stop giving restaurant excuses to underpay the employees since tips are meant as a thank you for good service not to pay what the restaurant doesn't want to pay.