Yes, servers in the US live on tips. Yes, it's polite in the US to tip. Yes, proprietors who exploit their servers and blame their customers for not picking up the slack are scum.
The federal government gives a tax credit to restaurant owners to report tips. Both the servers AND the owners are assholes in almost every situation, so says back of the house.
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u/ragoff 3d ago
Yes, servers in the US live on tips. Yes, it's polite in the US to tip. Yes, proprietors who exploit their servers and blame their customers for not picking up the slack are scum.