A story about a disgruntled food server in South Carolina is trending this week after she was reportedly arrested for allegedly making a scene after receiving a tip she thought was insufficient.
I started working in the food service industry when I was in the eighth grade. My first paying job (under the table) was working for a family friend at his restaurant. I would make about $10 a shift bussing tables.
By the time I was 19, I had put in three years as a bar back and food server. I later bartended just prior to getting into broadcasting in 1996, so I know what it’s like to wait on people for an income.
Tipping 10 Percent After A Meal Out Is Widely Regarded As Insulting
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The average tip in America for eating out is between 15 and 20 percent, according to American Express. Fifteen percent is viewed as a cringy gratuity by many in food service, especially if the bill was high and the number of diners was five or more…