> I have heard people saying that without tips we would get crappy service.
I don't think the math supports this either.
If you can do a 50% as good job and work two tables; even if tips decrease by 50% it's technically good for business as 2 meals were served with one employee. Obviously if people are debating between 10% for poor service and 15% for great service then the employee comes out ahead as well.
Tipping originally existed because it was a way for black americans to work without being paid a wage.
I don't think the math supports this either.
If you can do a 50% as good job and work two tables; even if tips decrease by 50% it's technically good for business as 2 meals were served with one employee. Obviously if people are debating between 10% for poor service and 15% for great service then the employee comes out ahead as well.
Tipping originally existed because it was a way for black americans to work without being paid a wage.