The Case Against Tipping
The Case Against Tipping
Pros and Cons 1. Already paid a salary 2. Shouldn’t feel guilt to tip 3. More discretion equates to unpleasantness 4. Minimal amount of time and effort exerted 5. We are not programmed to give money away 6. Equivalent to a tax
Yes, but essay
Being part of the service industry can be a very non-rewarding job. Many people do not understand the preparation that takes place to provide good service. Usually before a restaurant opens the staff is there polishing and wrapping silverware, filling ice machines, setting tables, stocking sugar and salt and pepper shakers, etc. These tasks help to make restaurants run smoothly during regular business hours. Also, customers may not realize that the salary provided to those in the service industry is minimal and not enough to support a family. Tips are seen as a necessity to survive and are very much appreciated. I do agree however, that too many services are requesting and expecting tips and that it’s becoming customary not only for individuals to expect tips but for patrons to expect to see a tip jar in almost every establishment.
Deliberation
1. Already paid a salary- Tips supplement this salary, but the individual also selected this industry to work in. 2. Shouldn’t feel guilty to tip- While those in the service industry are not paid a lot in base salary, the tip should be dependent upon the quality of service provided. 3. More discretion equates to unpleasantness- When individuals are unsure how to handle a situation it can be unpleasant, but it also allows them the ability to determine on their own what is adequate. 4. Minimal amount of time and effort exerted - In some cases this is true, but in others a lot of behind the scenes work is done. 5. We are not programmed to give money away - While this is true, we are programmed to show expressions of gratitude. Therefore, if we think of tipping in this manner it may more
Pros and Cons 1. Already paid a salary 2. Shouldn’t feel guilt to tip 3. More discretion equates to unpleasantness 4. Minimal amount of time and effort exerted 5. We are not programmed to give money away 6. Equivalent to a tax
Yes, but essay
Being part of the service industry can be a very non-rewarding job. Many people do not understand the preparation that takes place to provide good service. Usually before a restaurant opens the staff is there polishing and wrapping silverware, filling ice machines, setting tables, stocking sugar and salt and pepper shakers, etc. These tasks help to make restaurants run smoothly during regular business hours. Also, customers may not realize that the salary provided to those in the service industry is minimal and not enough to support a family. Tips are seen as a necessity to survive and are very much appreciated. I do agree however, that too many services are requesting and expecting tips and that it’s becoming customary not only for individuals to expect tips but for patrons to expect to see a tip jar in almost every establishment.
Deliberation
1. Already paid a salary- Tips supplement this salary, but the individual also selected this industry to work in. 2. Shouldn’t feel guilty to tip- While those in the service industry are not paid a lot in base salary, the tip should be dependent upon the quality of service provided. 3. More discretion equates to unpleasantness- When individuals are unsure how to handle a situation it can be unpleasant, but it also allows them the ability to determine on their own what is adequate. 4. Minimal amount of time and effort exerted - In some cases this is true, but in others a lot of behind the scenes work is done. 5. We are not programmed to give money away - While this is true, we are programmed to show expressions of gratitude. Therefore, if we think of tipping in this manner it may more