[X] My Assistant

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I've seen this about a lot, however I am surprised that it isn't here. Or at least if it is, I haven't seen it.

This little topic is something that interest me greatly.

The average tipper would pay roughly 10% - 25% of the meal, depending on the level and quality of service. Some argue that 15% or 20% is a minimum tip or that it is extremely rude to not leave at least £1/$1, even if the service was not up to standard.

Personally I believe that it's every right that waiters/waitresses receive tips. Nothing extortionate, mind you. If I feel someone has given me great service; whether that be coming across as friendly, helpful and full of smiles or something. I feel obliged to give them something. Usually I give them a £10 tip. £10 on average, that is. It sometimes varies between £8 - £12, depending on the change I have.

I understand the argument would be: "it's their job! They don't need tips!!11!" or something like that. That is true, that's their job. However, if you were serving at least 8 people at a time, don't you think they deserve something? After all it's not easy tending to roughly 8 tables at a time.

Discuss. Do you think it's right that waiters/waitresses should get tips? If so how much would you give them? If you don't think it's necessary, why not?