07-17-2012, 08:35 PM
Yep, I tip,but it bugs me because when I am doing the books for a restaurant,I see the 18.30 per hr basic rate 18yo's get paid in qld. (more for sat, and even more for sunday)And then they expect a 10-15% tip on top ....the tip is mostly not earned, if the service is very bad I just round up to the next 10, even if it's only a $2 tip. It is my silent protest. The ONLY city I have visited to date where tips are seriously deserved is New York, it's no wonder they give out about service in other countries, BUT the wait staff get paid a pittance and actually work for tips....it seems to make all the difference to level of service 