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Originally Posted by Ron
Then it isn't a tip but a surcharge.
Do you agree with that?
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I do agree that it is, then, a surcharge and I don't agree with mandatory tipping although I am little more apt to go along with it in the situation where you have a large party.
A large party requires a lot of attention and I have found that Pentecostals can be among the most demanding patrons and, after that, some of the worst tippers.
When I am part of a large party I try to watch and make sure that the tip was sufficient for the amount of work required to wait our table.
Waiters & waitresses are paid an hourly rate that is lower than minimum wage because tips are considered part of their income.
My wife worked as a waitress and was paid $2.50 per hour back when the regular minimum wage was around $5.
So... I am very watchful of the tip and I consider my behavior and my tip amount to be part of my witness as a Christian...
But I am not for mandatory tipping.