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tipping and etiquette in USA
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blue_haddock wrote: »Heres a tip - dont expect one!
In New York State the minimum wage for "tipped staff" is just over $2/hr (compared to over $7/hr for other employees). That's why they expect a tip because it's how the system works.0 -
Doshwaster wrote: »In New York State the minimum wage for "tipped staff" is just over $2/hr (compared to over $7/hr for other employees). That's why they expect a tip because it's how the system works.
I assume a pilot is on more than $2 an hour so wont be expecting a tip then!0 -
Doshwaster wrote: »In New York State the minimum wage for "tipped staff" is just over $2/hr (compared to over $7/hr for other employees). That's why they expect a tip because it's how the system works.
Different States, different rules. However yes, NY 'service paid' staff are particulary tip dependent.0 -
I just dont get the whole tipping thing - if i someone goes way above expectations i may consider a tip but i just dont get why i should tip someone simply for doing their job???Cover me in honey and fling me to the hermaphrodites!0
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