I went to college and I have a good job, which is why I can afford to eat out and not be a cheapskate on the tip. I also did my time in food service along the way, I know how hard the work is, how thankless he work is, and how many cheapskate jerks there are in the world who seem to only go to restaurants to try to ruin the day of the staff.
There’s nothing wrong with paying for good service. If you think that’s a ridiculous justification then you should probably go find someplace with even less capitalism than the US.
There’s lots wrong with a 10% tip, it shows you’re cheap and a curmudgeon. And the fact that you feel the need to shout shows you know there’s clearly something wrong with the behavior.
Not that long ago 10% was considered adequate. Then 15% was considered adequate. Now some are even talking of 20% being needed.....
Nothing really has changed in all that time has it, other than meal prices have gone up WHICH HAS AUTOMATICALLY MEAN A RAISE FOR THE WAITERS GETTING 10% OF THE MEAL VALUE!
Face it. When a good meal was $10 not that long ago they got a dollar. Now a good meal is $15 and they get a dollar and a half and YOU think they need three or so... unbelievable...
PS: I waited on tables for a summer also so I know what it is like not to get a tip...but you see the difference between you and me is ..... I NEVER EXPECTED ONE. When I was hired they flat out told me not to count on the tips. If I wasn’t happy with the hourly wage don’t take the job.