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My neighbor in Denver changed my mind about tipping culture
He said 'I don't tip for counter service, I pay my employees a real wage' while we were at his coffee shop last month. Anyone else have a boss or owner give you a totally different view on this?
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nelson.wesley14d ago
Wow that's a wild take to hear from an owner. Makes you wonder if the real fix is just paying people enough so tips aren't a guilt trip for basic service. That guy's stance kinda turns the whole "tip creep" thing on its head. It's not about being cheap, it's about who should actually be responsible for a worker's pay.
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elizabeth90014d ago
Who should actually be responsible for a worker's pay" yeah, maybe the people who sign their checks? Wild idea, I know.
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west.anna9d ago
That owner's comment about tipping being a guilt trip is spot on. It makes me wonder what the actual math looks like behind the scenes. If a restaurant raised menu prices by 20% to pay a real wage, would customers really balk, or are we just used to seeing a fake lower price? The real question is whether owners are scared to test that model because they think we'll just go to the cheaper looking place next door.
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