Dave Smith wrote:
> James Silverton wrote:
>
>> I'm glad you're sure about that :-) As far as tips are concerned,
>> it's not the expense but the principle and I can just see generous
>> people advocating 25% in the near future. It's only a few more bucks
>> :-) In my lifetime, I've seen tipping percentages creep up from 10%
>> or less and, of course, seen the innumerate argument that larger
>> percentages are needed because of rises in the cost of living.
>
> I don't buy the argument that tips should be a higher percentage
> because the cost of living has increased. Restaurant prices rise with
> the cost of living, so a 15% tip automatically increases the server's
> tips.
> The 15% tip one a $30 meal would be $3. If that meal increases by 50%
> to $30, the tips is $4.50 and the waiter is already getting a 50%
> raise <?> If saps think that the needs a higher percentage for cost
> of living and gives 20%, that's $6. giving the server a 100% increase.
>
Your math is screwed up or you made a typo bit what's and extra buck?
These people are usually paid below minimum wage and rely on tips. Some
have to share them with the rest of the crew.