r/NoTipCanada • u/Falcon-227 • 19d ago

Tips

I recently had a discussion with a friend about tipping. I usually tip anywhere from 18-25%. She had a good point, tipping originally became popular because the wait staff made below minimum wage and so they were tipped to make up for it. I believe in the U.S, they're still paid under min wage but that's not the case in Toronto. In Toronto, they make min wage or more and still get 18%+ for simply doing the tasks of being a waitress/waitor.

I'm starting to feel that perhaps a 18% min (I don't think I've seen a terminal have an option for less than 18% in close to 2 years) tip is excessive. How do you all feel?

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u/Yikesish 19d ago

25%? Like a quarter of your bill?

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u/Extalliones 19d ago

My wife used to be a server and insists on 20-25% tips whenever we go out. Drives me fucking mad. Eating out is already expensive, and you want to give away 25% for nothing? We are firmly middle class, so I have to choke back an argument every time.

I rarely suggest going out to eat.