Current Events > Would you STOP tipping if servers were making minimum wage?

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Ontario, unlike some provinces but like most U.S. states, has historically had a lower minimum wage for liquor servers, prompting a culture of tipping not only to acknowledge exceptional service, but also to compensate for the wage disparity.

But, come January 1, 2022, front-of-house workers in hospitality will see their base hourly pay rise from $12.55 to $15 to match a hike in the general minimum wage, which will go from $14.35 to $15.

The forthcoming move to a standardized wage for tipping and non-tipping industries means that many residents are now wondering whether they should continue doling out an additional 18+ per cent each time they drink and dine out, given that the wage gap that may have in part necessitated the tip will be closing in January.

https://www.blogto.com/city/2021/11/people-ontario-debate-end-of-tipping-servers-minimum-wage-rises/

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I used to serve tables and bartend. No way in hell I'd have done that shit for minimum wage.

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I don't think I would stop tipping altogether. But I would reduce the standard % that I leave and it would be significantly more dependent on the actual quality of the service.

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Tipping is one of the last decent money practices Americans still have.

I'll never not tip.

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Minimum wage is scraps considering the bullshit that comes with service jobs.

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Nobody would serve for minimum wage. Dealing with customers is beyond annoying.

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I'm in Ontario. I won't stop tipping, because tbh mw is too low. I will probably tip less though. Maybe 10%.

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