Random Fail: First World Problems

[dasva]

The real first world fail here is the culture of pseudo mandatory tipping and tip policing. Can you just imagine explaining it to someone from a poor country that would be priceless

[Airenn]

You could always go back and give the server another $10 :D

This. That seems really shitty, especially on v. Day.

[Salodin]

The real first world fail here is the culture of pseudo mandatory tipping and tip policing. Can you just imagine explaining it to someone from a poor country that would be priceless

Can you imagine explaining to a poor person why we're going away from home to spend 2-20x on food that you could make at home? That would be priceless.

[Anoat]

If you gave a good tip to a server in a third world country they'd probably react like:

[BerenTebogo]

Tipping in many non-NA continent countries is totally taboo, but they also pay their servers full wages not some like $2.50 an hour shit.

[Salodin]

Tipping in many non-NA continent countries is totally taboo, but they also pay their servers full wages not some like $2.50 an hour shit.

Right. If they're paid a livable wage then it doesn't matter, but this wasn't the case.

Man, if I was taken out on a date and the other person left less then 15% I'd laugh, hand the server some money, and leave; no need to waste time on a cheapskate. Alas, I'm a male raised by his single mother who also happened to serve on the weekends to make ends meet. So not only was I instilled with the desire to always pay for the female no matter what, but I tip super generously. It always works out though, the females love it, and the servers always remember me and treat me like I'm the second coming of Jesus.

[Zetanio]

Yep. 20-25%, always. Pays off.

[dasva]

Can you imagine explaining to a poor person why we're going away from home to spend 2-20x on food that you could make at home? That would be priceless.

Yeah it would be. Like dude didn't yo momma teach you how to cook

[dasva]

Tipping in many non-NA continent countries is totally taboo, but they also pay their servers full wages not some like $2.50 an hour shit.

Can't speak for the rest of NA but in the U.S. legally the employer still has to make up any difference between what they earn and the local min wage. They still get the full wage, tips just determine how much comes from you personally or the employer and the potential to make more than that if your employer doesn't pay above min wage.

It's all very circular. We feel we should tip because wages can be so low... but wages can be so low because we tip.

[FNH]

Can't speak for the rest of NA but in the U.S. legally the employer still has to make up any difference between what they earn and the local min wage. They still get the full wage, tips just determine how much comes from you personally or the employer and the potential to make more than that if your employer doesn't pay above min wage.

It's all very circular. We feel we should tip because wages can be so low... but wages can be so low because we tip.

That varies by state.

[dasva]

That varies by state.

Which part?

Oh I see. Some states only go up to the federal not the state min wages.

[dasva]

So to another first world problem... why do automated spam calls still exist? Like does anyone actually pick up a call from a random number and hear a recorded voice saying they've been selected by Marriot for a free trip and jump in on it? Also why the hell do the make them so goddamn loud? I think I lost half an eardrum

In other news the area around where I stabbed my hand is starting to get a dull gray/green bruise color.

[Airenn]

I knew this month would be hectic money wise. I've got the insurance I'm paying for now, gym fee and annual fee that happens in Feb., two sibling birthdays, and the books/access codes for school. Also the Shari's Berries I got on super sale for myself. I'm not really bitching cause I knew all of this in advance but man spending so much so quickly sucks.

Back to the restaurant and tipping discussing though, everything I spent today I made in 6 hours yesterday. :D

[tyven]

Back to the restaurant and tipping discussing though, everything I spent today I made in 6 hours yesterday. :D

but how much went to your 401k girl

[Vandalhart]

Apparently discussion of tipping is now the new way to get people's jimmies all rustled.

Goddamn it I can't find it, but <insert PC Principle signature>.

[Zetanio]

but how much went to your 401k girl

lol. Mah man.

[Airenn]

but how much went to your 401k girl

I found .76 in change and put it in the jar

[Airenn]

I found CS on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/commen...he_played_wow/


Not because the dude's black, but because he's sitting on one of them cheap ass plastic white chairs.

one of the comments, lol: I think the real question is why is there an upside down slice of pizza on his lap?

[Kalmado]

Holy shit $10 on $130. Funny story. Long time ago a buddy was serving a Joe's Crab Shack while going to school. Had similar tip in regards to %. Family was still in the parking lot and he went out and asked if there was a problem. They told him he was great and they enjoyed their night. He threw the money on the ground and said they needed it more than him. Needless to say he got fired, but tipping like that is some bullshit.

[Zetanio]

Holy shit $10 on $130. Funny story. Long time ago a buddy was serving a Joe's Crab Shack while going to school. Had similar tip in regards to %. Family was still in the parking lot and he went out and asked if there was a problem. They told him he was great and they enjoyed their night. He threw the money on the ground and said they needed it more than him. Needless to say he got fired, but tipping like that is some bullshit.

That's straight out of Waiting...