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[–] boaratio@lemmy.world 25 points 3 days ago (3 children)

They missed a step. "Waiter is paid below the already sad minimum wage because tips are somehow factored into their paycheck. "

Also don't forget the folks working in the back of the house. Tip if you're able, despite our shitty system.

[–] freddydunningkruger@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm sorry, but is "tipping out" no longer a thing, where the servers are expected to give a percentage of the tips to the hosts, bussers, food runners, kitchen staff, and anyone else who supported them that night?

[–] boaratio@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I've never worked in the service industry, so that might still be a thing, but even if it is, that shouldn't have to exist.

[–] alci@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Then, are tips included in the waiters taxable income, or is it more like extra money not contributing to the common thnijgs ? (genuine auestion)

[–] ECB@feddit.org 3 points 3 days ago

Some parts of the US, not all