You're making an assumption (and a false one) that I have a problem paying a fair wage. That couldn't be further from the truth.
I would gladly pay 15% more for a service, if I knew that the tip was included.
My problem with tipping is that it's become unclear when to tip, and when not to tip.
You tip you server, ok.
You tip the bus boy at the hotel, ok.
You tip your hair stylist, ok.
You tip your Uber driver? huh, ok...
Tip the guy who just made you a smoothie?
Tip your starbucks barista?
Tip the bus driver?
Nobody can clearly define when to tip, and when not to. It's entirely arbitrary, which is a horrible system to begin with. Never mind the fact that employers should pay fair wages to begin with. The fact that anyone DEPENDS on tips to get by, seems like the employer passing the buck.
I would gladly pay 15% more for a service, if I knew that the tip was included.
My problem with tipping is that it's become unclear when to tip, and when not to tip.
You tip you server, ok. You tip the bus boy at the hotel, ok. You tip your hair stylist, ok. You tip your Uber driver? huh, ok... Tip the guy who just made you a smoothie? Tip your starbucks barista? Tip the bus driver?
Nobody can clearly define when to tip, and when not to. It's entirely arbitrary, which is a horrible system to begin with. Never mind the fact that employers should pay fair wages to begin with. The fact that anyone DEPENDS on tips to get by, seems like the employer passing the buck.