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Originally Posted by BacardiJim
Curt: let's say you and megs eat out in my restaurant and your bill is $50. That means the government is going to make me pay taxes on a $5 tip regardless of how much you actually tip me. In my tax bracket, that means I lose about $1.50 to the government before you ever bring out your wallet.
Now, why don't you explain to me just how "appreciative" I am supposed to be if you leave a $1 tip? That means that besides making less than 1/2 the national minimum wage, I have actually paid money out of my own pocket for the privilege of being your waiter.
You can guess exactly where you can stick your "any tip should be appreciated, no matter how small."
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My point is that your systems reliance on tipping is extremely flawed. Much better for those workers that they are guaranteed a minimum wage, no? Rather than having to rely on the generosity of the customers - which as you clearly point out is not reliable in all cases.
I say again: it's a majorly flawed system that is to blame. There will always be employers who will exploit it, and there will always be customers who will exploit it.
It seems two states have it right and 48 have it wrong. Blaming customers won't alter that. *(uncalled for comment deleted)
