12-16-2002, 02:33 AM
outside of bars and restaurants i don't know who you're supposed to tip either, i probably tip a little excessively.
the reason it's so important to tip bar and waitstaff is because that's their main source of pay. most get about half of minimum wage at best so they rely on the tips for a living. i don't think enough people realize this, and it's a flawed system, if it were up to me, there'd be a service charge on the check, or we'd get paid properly, but anyway...
as far as other people, if they're being paid a decent wage, then tipping should be up to you if and how much you give.
the reason it's so important to tip bar and waitstaff is because that's their main source of pay. most get about half of minimum wage at best so they rely on the tips for a living. i don't think enough people realize this, and it's a flawed system, if it were up to me, there'd be a service charge on the check, or we'd get paid properly, but anyway...
as far as other people, if they're being paid a decent wage, then tipping should be up to you if and how much you give.