Originally Posted by
GoingAway
These posts are almost made by people in a profession that has benefited from the out of control tipping culture in the US and elsewhere.
Obviously this thread is now heading down the usual "tipping" pro/con discussion .... but really, why is it yours and anyone else's responsibility what type of work someone selects? Who is out there looking out for me if I don't like my job - no one but me.
If the driver/waitress, etc isn't happy with their chosen profession, find another one but don't put the onus on the customer and make it be their fault. Furthermore, why is it your business if someone chooses to spend those few extra dollars or not -- e.g. throwing any their cash or rewarding someone for service, however you want to look at it. It's their own personal decision. If the driver/waitress, etc is unhappy with the result, then they could look at their own performance to improve it the next time.
IMO, if people continue to blindly pay out regardless of service quality received, there is no incentive in the world to ever improve the declining levels of service that we all get to experience most everyday.
+1
The arguments advanced here are more interesting, though, than those we found in a recent thread on the subject.
I also have friends who worked in such an industry and they tip very generously even though they don't have a lot of money. I've talked about the subject with them. They see my arguments but still tip like that. I see their behavior but they are still my friends.
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