In article >,
"Larry G" > wrote:

> "A.C." > wrote in message ...
> > i'd be interested to see how the legal system handles this one.
> >
> >
> http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...20040910/ap_on
> _fe_st/small_tip_arrest
>
> I wish they would eliminate this practice in the U.S. A gratuity is by
> definition *voluntary*. This reminds me of a required "donation" that many
> organizations ask for.
>
> Restaurants should pay their waitstaff what they're worth and not rely on
> the public to do it for them. If not, the "gratuity" should be renamed a
> service charge or something like "labor for services rendered" and the
> proper education be done to the public at large. Then if the customer wishes
> to tip in addition to that, then it's between the customer and the
> waitstaff.
>
> I think a reform would be better for everyone, and would reduce the possible
> animosity between waitstaff and customers, and place it where it needs to
> be. It would be better for all concerned. This business of not paying
> waitstaff even minimum wage in some cases and relying on tips for their
> income is bad for all concerned.
>
> Larry
>

I agree......
Fully.

By requiring a mandatory tip, you may be being forced to pay for bad
service!

There oughta be a law or something.

And yes, waitstaff SHOULD be making at least minimum wage.....

K.

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