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by bkor 3460 days ago
This still doesn't explain why it should be a percentage other than that everyone assumes a percentage.
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You're right. I didn't say it did. I was just trying to give some insight into how it works for people that have maybe never worked for tips. I am of two minds about tipping. As a customer it would be nice if these jobs provided a decent base pay + benefits and everything was just priced into the meal. On the other hand I would have hated this when I worked for tips, as I hustled and provided good service which allowed me to make a lot more than co-workers who didn't.
>hustled

This word is telling. If I go out to dinner I'd really prefer to not be hustled.

hus·tle ˈhəsəl/ verb

    1.
    force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction.
    2.
    North Americaninformal
    obtain by forceful action or persuasion.
    3.
    North Americaninformal
    engage in prostitution.