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Originally Posted by diehardbiker65
I know, but actually its the United States minimum wage for tipped positions. Its there, been around for long time. I have to agree that $2.90 an hour is way way too low. BUT, what I see is that if SOMEBODY is willing to work for 2.90 an hour to start with, the chance of getting fatter pay check in later time is increased! It actually shows future employer that you just want to work regardless of pay. That is what America employer is really looking for. I have tested it myself and I proved it myself to amazed. Those who refused to take "Bottom" position tend to have trouble finding decent jobs later on.
I started my job as dishwasher, in few months I landed even better job, and got another job. I was surprised the result from just start with dishwashing job.
I am not challenge against Europe because it is THEIR culture, and I am not interesting in compete or justify the culture that we have down here. So, Europe by means a contienent, and that America is just another contienent. Difference is expected.
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Yes, I know that we have different cultures. I didnīt know about Americaīs & Canadaīs tipping system until I saw other forum of last year.
I visit any resturants with my family. I told waitresses to keep the change, thatīs all. I never thought about 15% to 20% tipped like what you stated in your posts. Interesting because it's toooo different from Europe.
Yes, I respect that every cultures have different system but I still find it's sad that waitresses/waiters got low wages and got the owners richer.
I got job in kitchen of resturant when I was teenager in London. Paid is good, that's why I'm surprised about US tipping system which we don't have in Europe.