Food for thought: how well do you tip?
December 31st, 2012
Next time you go out for a meal, here’s some food for thought. How well do you tip?
As you likely know, servers rely on the bulk of their income to come in the form of tips. The base pay of $2.13/hour is barely enough to fill up a tank of gas, let alone support a family.
The truth is low-wage jobs like food service are among the most popular for low-income individuals because they don’t require higher education. Still that doesn’t mean they don’t work just as hard as their college educated peers. So, next time you’re enjoying a meal out, think about the story behind your server or cashier.
By Stephen J. Bailey
Posted in Family Eating