Originally Posted by
billycorgan
30 years ago a gallon of gas was a quarter. Sure it can go back to a quarter but it is very unlikely. 15-18% is considered standard at most places where the service was to your liking. That is to handle cost of living. No one likes inflation anymore than they like tipping.
Sorry? Inflation increases the price of a meal. Thus, the value of a tip increases as well. Why should it increase the percentage?
Increasingly miserable employers who won't keep up with cost-of-living increases is more likely the explanation.
Neil