USA Gratuity And/Or Tip?
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At least they are open about how they work the scheme.
That example does show the comedy of eating/drinking stateside - the beers are listed at $7.25 each which seems reasonable enough, but then the bill comes with all the fees and taxes added, and you think 'might as well just leave them a $20 bill rather than wait ten minutes for my dollar and some shrapnel in change', making them a tenner each.
That example does show the comedy of eating/drinking stateside - the beers are listed at $7.25 each which seems reasonable enough, but then the bill comes with all the fees and taxes added, and you think 'might as well just leave them a $20 bill rather than wait ten minutes for my dollar and some shrapnel in change', making them a tenner each.
Muzzer79 said:
Getting more common now
The American way to resolve low wages and increased cost of living is to pressure the customer into tipping more…..
I saw on social media that there’s now a promotion to ‘thank’ your delivery driver (FedEx/Amazon/etc)……..with a $5 tip.
The Americans were all over it, thinking it’s a great idea. They’ll not learn.
If there is any truth in that, its ridiculous. I thought there was a recent union deal where UPS drivers were getting north of $80k. I don't know if thats the case for Amazon/FedEx. The American way to resolve low wages and increased cost of living is to pressure the customer into tipping more…..
I saw on social media that there’s now a promotion to ‘thank’ your delivery driver (FedEx/Amazon/etc)……..with a $5 tip.
The Americans were all over it, thinking it’s a great idea. They’ll not learn.
We are off to Florida on the 25th and I am mentally preparing my self for tipping
Panamax said:
Does USA slam on 20% VAT? No
Does USA add a 12.5% - 15% service charge to almost every bill? No
Is it generally cheaper to eat & drink in USA than UK, after tipping? Yes
They have a sales tax which varies from state to state. Does USA add a 12.5% - 15% service charge to almost every bill? No
Is it generally cheaper to eat & drink in USA than UK, after tipping? Yes
Is it generally cheaper to eat and drink in the USA than the il, after tipping? Absolutely not.
bakerstreet said:
If there is any truth in that, its ridiculous. I thought there was a recent union deal where UPS drivers were getting north of $80k. I don't know if thats the case for Amazon/FedEx.
We are off to Florida on the 25th and I am mentally preparing my self for tipping
I believe that UPS headline was misleading as that was the value of their TOTAL compensation package so included health insurance, other benefits, time off/sick pay etc etc etc. Can't remember the ins and outs but they weren't taking home the $80k cash a year. We are off to Florida on the 25th and I am mentally preparing my self for tipping
It was a much-improved deal though for them from what they had but like a lot of service roles in the US they were starting from a pretty low base in terms of what the job offered.
Tipping is creeping everywhere. Took my car for a MOT and when paying the machine asked if I wanted to leave a £5 tip.
Went to a Chinese Restaurant where the waitresses were really quick and helpful. I paid by card and left another £5 on top. They tried to return the fiver because service was included.
Went to a Chinese Restaurant where the waitresses were really quick and helpful. I paid by card and left another £5 on top. They tried to return the fiver because service was included.
Panamax said:
Does USA slam on 20% VAT? No
Does USA add a 12.5% - 15% service charge to almost every bill? No
Is it generally cheaper to eat & drink in USA than UK, after tipping? Yes
You sure about that ?Does USA add a 12.5% - 15% service charge to almost every bill? No
Is it generally cheaper to eat & drink in USA than UK, after tipping? Yes
I won't tip anybody, anywhere, unless I receive unexpectedly excellent service. It just degrades the whole idea of tipping. Let USA employers pay proper rates, not expect others to do it for them.
Vasco said:
You sure about that ?
I won't tip anybody, anywhere, unless I receive unexpectedly excellent service. It just degrades the whole idea of tipping. Let USA employers pay proper rates, not expect others to do it for them.
Yeah, good luck trying that somewhere like New York or Chicago! I won't tip anybody, anywhere, unless I receive unexpectedly excellent service. It just degrades the whole idea of tipping. Let USA employers pay proper rates, not expect others to do it for them.
paulguitar said:
Vasco said:
You sure about that ?
I won't tip anybody, anywhere, unless I receive unexpectedly excellent service. It just degrades the whole idea of tipping. Let USA employers pay proper rates, not expect others to do it for them.
Yeah, good luck trying that somewhere like New York or Chicago! I won't tip anybody, anywhere, unless I receive unexpectedly excellent service. It just degrades the whole idea of tipping. Let USA employers pay proper rates, not expect others to do it for them.
djc206 said:
Panamax said:
Is it generally cheaper to eat & drink in USA than UK, after tipping? Yes
Once upon a time maybe. It’s insanely expensive now, way more than the U.K.C5_Steve said:
bakerstreet said:
If there is any truth in that, its ridiculous. I thought there was a recent union deal where UPS drivers were getting north of $80k. I don't know if thats the case for Amazon/FedEx.
We are off to Florida on the 25th and I am mentally preparing my self for tipping
I believe that UPS headline was misleading as that was the value of their TOTAL compensation package so included health insurance, other benefits, time off/sick pay etc etc etc. Can't remember the ins and outs but they weren't taking home the $80k cash a year. We are off to Florida on the 25th and I am mentally preparing my self for tipping
It was a much-improved deal though for them from what they had but like a lot of service roles in the US they were starting from a pretty low base in terms of what the job offered.
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