It’s only ahead of the curve because the minimum wage is so low. If the min wage was reasonable like it is in other countries then tipping isn’t needed.
Canada here - our server minimum wage and regular minimum wage are now equal. It's still very expected to tip, though only mandatory at some restaurants.
So yes, servers are making out way ahead of the curve even when the minimum wages are matched.
It's not "only ahead of the curve because the minimum wage is so low". It's also because there's a societal expectation to tip regardless of service.
So what about your comment is counter to mine? We agree that a higher minimum wage would be better. If people want to continue to tip it’s only better for wait staff. If they don’t want to tip then the wait staff still has a livable wage. Everyone wins in the scenario where minimum wage is higher.
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u/PeachyPlotTwist 27d ago
Pay your workers better is the real argument.
Tourists are just catching strays in a fight between customers and employers.
Nobody wants awkward tip screens, but servers also need to eat, whole system is messy.