| { | |
| "question": "What is your opinion on tipping, and if given the chance, how would you improve or change the current tipping system? Please answer briefly in 2–3 sentences.", | |
| "comments": [ | |
| { | |
| "index": 0, | |
| "comment": "I would get rid of the tipping system entirely. Too many places that shouldn't be asking for tips are and people are being bullied into it." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 1, | |
| "comment": "Tipping should be based on quality of service provided, but I think the tipping culture for every small transaction is an overkill. What used to be a basic transaction, now I can't pay for things without the tipping menu popup." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 2, | |
| "comment": "If I were to improve the tipping system I would possibly make it so the customer receives something for the tip. For example, a written thank you note. A coupon could also be given for the next time." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 3, | |
| "comment": "I always tip at every establishment I go to. Regarding the tipping system, I am not sure what I would change about the tipping system, but I would change that everyone gets a base hourly wage that is livable, because a lot of workers who get tips have very low hourly wages and they rely heavily on tips and sometimes people just don't tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 4, | |
| "comment": "I think that tipping is okay as long as you are not pressured into it. I think businesses should be required to pay people a livable wage so that they don't have to rely on tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 5, | |
| "comment": "I would get rid of mandatory tipping and make the employee pay there employees a decent living wge. The responsibility is on them" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 6, | |
| "comment": "i think most restaurants should make the system free and not manadatory. Customers dont have to be forced to pay mandatory tips" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 7, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is beneficial for the one who is receiving. However most people don’t follow the tipping system. Based on the professional service or polite attitude the may may turn out to be more then the tipping system. On the other hand you may want to tip big and you really just don’t have it financially to do so, in return you tip what you can to assure you let your server know you appreciated them." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 8, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is fine when its to just add something extra for good service. I dont think tipping should be forced or implied for 0 service or very minimal." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 9, | |
| "comment": "I would probably change the usual way of thinking about tipping from percentages to fixed amounts, and I'd also have people tip more because I just feel like what people actually tip is barely anything (when the bill is low, anyway), and so basically I'd make, say, the $20 or $30 tip the standard amount and then that would be that." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 10, | |
| "comment": "Tipping has become over-expected in the United States. I really do not like being asked for tips in many cases, like when I pick up my own pizza." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 11, | |
| "comment": "In America at least it's borderline mandatory for servers and other members of the service sector due to not being paid a living wage. Ideally I wouldn't tip or it would be factored in the bill but because it is the way it is I always tip at restaurants/bars or when I order food delivery. I would improve it by having people who work those jobs be paid a living wage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 12, | |
| "comment": "I sadly don’t enjoy tipping. I used to work in a field where tipping was 80% of my pay. We should take note on the way Europe does it. Pay more so tipping isn’t necessary." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 13, | |
| "comment": "I don't have an issue with it but people who don't provide good service and expect a tip are in the wrong in my opinion" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 14, | |
| "comment": "I think it's out of control in the US. It's a way for employers to get away with paying their employees less and it's gotta stop." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 15, | |
| "comment": "i would ensure the tipping wage has a standard for every level of purchase , this would ensure that customers are not manipulated to give more than they can afford" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 16, | |
| "comment": "Only the United States has this kind of system. It would be better if we inte tips into the payment." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 17, | |
| "comment": "It is not necessary, but I believe people should be compelled to do it. Most workers do not earn enough, and tipping can help address this issue." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 18, | |
| "comment": "I strongly oppose the tipping system. I would change the current tipping system by replacing it with a compulsory 10% service charge for all restaurants. Tipping would be optional and should not appear on the bill." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 19, | |
| "comment": "My opinion is that it seems a bit forced in certain societies. If I could change the tipping system, at least where I'm at in the West, I would probably only encourage tipping as something one does out of gratitude." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 20, | |
| "comment": "My opinion is that tipped workers should be paid minimum wage so that they don't have to rely on tips anymore. The reason I say that is because tipping has become too expensive for consumers, so it should be made more optional and less expensive." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 21, | |
| "comment": "I don't think that tipping should exist. Waiters should be paid a fair wage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 22, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is getting out of hand due to the tablet point of sale systems. Places that used to not have tipping now are asking for tips, and it's uncomfortable to say no or requires multiple taps to get to 0%. By default, the point of sale systems should have an easy to find \"no tip\" option on the initial screen. It also would be better if tips were not requested unless a clear service (preparing food, serving, bussing tables, etc) is provided." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 23, | |
| "comment": "it should be adopted by everyone as it is a good deed to appreciate others for their skill" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 24, | |
| "comment": "I hate tipping. I believe a company should pay their employees a proper wage and so I do not feel obliged to tip. I would change the system by getting rid of it and tipping be something voluntary because they did a good job." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 25, | |
| "comment": "I think the current system is awful. You either feel obligated to tip bad service or pressured to tip before you even receive the service. No tip should be asked or entered until services rendered and the service is rated by the customer." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 26, | |
| "comment": "I will always tip if I go out to eat at a restaurant, but if I had to change the current tipping system, I would completely abolish it to begin with. It is completely unfair to the waiters and waitresses who should be getting fairly compensated without having to rely heavily on tips to get by." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 27, | |
| "comment": "I think servers deserve a tip that reflects their service to me or someone. I have worked with students all my life and believe servers deserve to be compensated for their work. I always overtip. I think no taxes on tips is a great move." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 28, | |
| "comment": "I believe in tipping if the server has gone above and beyond to help me. A lot of the jobs they do are hard, demanding activities. I know myself I would appreciate a little extra in my pockets beside the standard wage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 29, | |
| "comment": "I will give a good tip of the service is good. I will not give a good tip of the service is bad." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 30, | |
| "comment": "I agree with tipping. The system should be left up to the patron on how much to tip and it should be earned by the wait staff." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 31, | |
| "comment": "The current tipping system is mainly a way for employers to underpay employees and squeeze more profit. Tipping should be voluntary and for good service." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 32, | |
| "comment": "I would abolish forcing food service workers to try to make a living off of tips. Tipping should be an option, however, workers should be paid a living wage and patrons should not feel obligated to always tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 33, | |
| "comment": "I don't think there is anything wrong with the system itself but there is something wrong with tippers! People shouldn't use services that involve tips if they have no money to tip. Possibly making tips mandatory as part of the total bill may be a future option!" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 34, | |
| "comment": "My opinion on tipping has become largely negatively in the past 5 years. It feels like every establishment nowadays has one of those tipping screens on their checkout register. I think tipping should only be a thing on sit-down restaurants where you get full service and not a fast food place. But even then, i think it should be optional and even then that's pushing it in my opinion. I think the minimum wage in the US should be raised across the board in order to one day end tipping culture." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 35, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is great, if the service is good. I wish servers weren't paid so little for the work they do even if they get a lot of tips. I think tipping should mostly be reserved for the servers who have done the best job." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 36, | |
| "comment": "For workers it is great because they can potentially make more than minimum wage. For consumers it can be bad with everyone now wanting a tip for everything. I would honestly just get rid of tipping and paying servers a fair wage. This puts less stress on the consumer to figure out what is a good tip, and less stress on the worker wondering how much they will make." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 37, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is fine in restaurants but not when you're ordering coffee and just picking it up." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 38, | |
| "comment": "I think that it depends on the locality. Here in the USA, tipping is socially established as a norm. I would take away tipping alltogether. Frankly its better to move towards an automated system and take the human being outside of the realm of the Service/Manufacturing Industries." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 39, | |
| "comment": "I am tired of tipping culture, I understand that restaurant workers are severely underpaid but it feels like tipping culture is out of hand and a tip is expected for everything. I would raise the prices so that workers get paid more but tip would be eliminated. I would be fine with paying a higher price for my meal if I know that it is going to workers." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 40, | |
| "comment": "I 100% agree with tipping. I always tip at least 20% and I believe that it is a great incentive for employees to go above and beyond at their job. I also believe that tipping should be mandatory unless the company pays their employees a minimum wage of at least $15 and does not tax their tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 41, | |
| "comment": "Remove tipping and add a service charge of 10%. That's what they do in Japan and elsewhere and it makes it easier for everyone" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 42, | |
| "comment": "I choose what to tip. I tip well for good service and I avoid businesses that try to tip for me." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 43, | |
| "comment": "I think some tipping systems should be less intrusive and be presented as optional, depending on the service provided." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 44, | |
| "comment": "Who should be tipped needs to be limited to those working in restaurants. The tipping system today is out of control." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 45, | |
| "comment": "I believe in tipping if the service is good. The amount that I tip also depends on the service that I receive. I don't believe in tipping for pickup orders or drive thru orders." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 46, | |
| "comment": "I am considered a very generous tipper, but it is getting outrageous with the people trying to get tipped now. They want tips when they aren't even serving you directly." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 47, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is a necessary \"evil\" as long as waiters and other service people rely on them as their \"wage.\" I think it could be improved or changed by just making them receive a fair wage and not put the onus of tipping on the customer/consumer." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 48, | |
| "comment": "The tipping system in the US most vitally applies to food servers, who are paid a criminally paltry amount of $2.13 per hour, a fraction of the still impossibly low federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, so that tips are highly necessary for their survival. Tipping system doesn't necessarily need changing, but all workers should make at the very least the federal minimum wage. Minimum wage has not changed since 2009 and needs to be livable, i.e. at least $15 / hour." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 49, | |
| "comment": "In general, I think tipping has become far too expected. I wish we could go back to when tipping was infrequent and appreciated. Nowadays it seems everyone wants a tip, and a high tip at that." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 50, | |
| "comment": "i would only think its ok to ask for a tip for a complex order not for something basic like a shot of espresso or buying a bottle of water at starbucks. i have a strong dislike for the tipping culture." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 51, | |
| "comment": "While I always make sure to leave generous tips, I also have a deep dislike for tipping culture. I think it would be better if businesses would pay their employees a living wage rather than leaving them to depend on tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 52, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is for a service provided. Not for just being at the business. When I make my own fountain drink and come to pay, and the cashier ask how much to tip, this is pathetic." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 53, | |
| "comment": "I think the current tipping system is horrible and confusing, as many establishments try to get you to tip before you even receive service (or if it's pickup, why are you even tipping?). Instead, there needs to be more pressure on businesses to pay their workers fairly and less reliance on the \"tip\" to justify poor business practices." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 54, | |
| "comment": "I think that tipping is a flat out scam. I believe that a person's employer should be solely responsible for paying them. I would change the system by completely getting rid of it." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 55, | |
| "comment": "Some people seem to tip to boost their egos and flaunt their wealth while other people probably feel bad because they can't tip much if at all since they're too poor. I would change the current tipping system by not treating employees like objects that need to be judged. People should be encouraged to tip if they genuinely want to do a good deed for employees." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 56, | |
| "comment": "I do not agree to have to tip every time you buy something. We should not be forced or asked to tip. They need to stop the forced tipping on screens etc." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 57, | |
| "comment": "i think it's a little bit out of hand in the sense that they want us to tip on everything. I understand tipping a server who is actually serving you, but not one who is only taking your order as part of their job. they are not doing anything extra to earn a tip. Here's a tip, pay your employees a living wage so they don't have to depend on tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 58, | |
| "comment": "I am conflicted. I want workers to be paid fairly and with a living wage, but I feel like their pay shouldn't rely solely on tipping culture. I wish they could get paid enough for necessities by their companies and businesses that they work for. However, with that being said, I try my best to tip people fairly." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 59, | |
| "comment": "I truly do not know enough about receiving tips to give an educated reply. However, I do comply with the standard at the time. Also, I will add more if the situation calls for it. As far as improving it is concerned...maybe have employers add one quarter of the amount of tip s to tips earned." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 60, | |
| "comment": "I would adopt the european system the does not extort money from the customer to make up for the low wage that the employer offers." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 61, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping has gone overboard and consumers are subsidizing wages that the companies should pay to these employees. I don't believe every thing should be tipped and tip should be earned and actual service should be provided. I also don't believe in tipping or tipping well in a mom and pop shops." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 62, | |
| "comment": "My opinion about tipping is that it is something that is not required. Many people have lost their way when it comes to tipping and believing that it’s mandatory" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 63, | |
| "comment": "I would have businesses stop expecting tips or asking for them. Nowadays, it seems like it is mandatory to tip. It should be up to the consumer if they chose to tip or not." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 64, | |
| "comment": "I don’t mind tipping but if I’m ordering a donut or a cookie that’s already on the display. I’m not going to tip you for handing it to me. Companies need to pay their employees better so the tipping system isn’t so crazy like it is." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 65, | |
| "comment": "I wish tipping wasn't allowed. I feel like the businesses should just pay workers a fair wage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 66, | |
| "comment": "I think the tipping system is very broken. The basis for people who do a service to receive an EXTRA amount of pay for doing an exceptional job is great. However that is not how it is implemented. In the food service industry especially, although in other service based businesses too, tipping has become a reason to NOT pay a reasonable living wage on the idea that their good service will make up the difference instead of the intended BONUS which is what a tip is supposed to be." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 67, | |
| "comment": "I prefer not to be asked for a tip or have a system suggest a tip for me. I can determine if, when, and how much to tip without being prompted. It feels like an imposition when a tip is asked for, particularly in instances where a tip doesn't seem appropriate to me." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 68, | |
| "comment": "I don't mind tipping. However, I believe if restaurant workers were paid a living wage, tipping would not be necessary." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 69, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is cumbersome and unpredictable, as workers do not know how much money they are going to earn. This might be offset by a flat service fee that is charged on the bill so that the workers will not be overworked to the detriment of the customers." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 70, | |
| "comment": "Tipping should be given by the consumer to the server for excellent service . I personally will leave a very large, generous tip when I am very happy with the service I have received , and if the service is not so good , my tip will be substantially lower. It is not the consumers responsibility to make up for low wages paid by an employer . Tipping should always be optional ." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 71, | |
| "comment": "I believe in tipping for good service. I don't understand tipping people at Subway and Dunkin Donuts. That is their job. I understand their wages aren't that. I have been in their situation." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 72, | |
| "comment": "I only believe tipping is well deserved if they provided excellent customer service. A lot of people who work horribly still expect a tip and I don't think people like that even deserve it." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 73, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping should be optional at all establishments because you never know when someone is feeling generous. However, I don't think that it needs to be the standard unless in a restaurant or receiving an actual service. Establishments that ask for a tip when they are simply packaging food is a bit silly." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 74, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping someone for good/great service is fine. If they do a good/great job, they should be tipped. We can improve tipping by making it based on the quality of service and not just tipping to tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 75, | |
| "comment": "I think that employers should pay a fair wage and that the tipping culture shouldn't exist anymore unless the service is spectacular. It's a dated system that needs to be abolished." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 76, | |
| "comment": "I wish tipping culture wasn't necessary so workers who earn them can have a steady, livable income. While we do have it, I think tipping is important because the people who serve us rely on that for their income since they usually have a low base pay. If it were up to me, the tipping system would end and businesses would be required to pay their workers fairly." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 77, | |
| "comment": "I believe tipping should not be required ever because it takes away the kindness people offer via tips. I worked for tips as a delivery driver and the hardest part was people thinking I expected a tip. Tips should not be required but should be given to those who deserve it." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 78, | |
| "comment": "I don't mind tipping servers or people who provide service. However, if i am just ordering at a counter or picking up I dont think a tip is needed. I think that the waitress base pay is appalling and they should be paid at the very minimum, federal minimum wage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 79, | |
| "comment": "tipping is too confusing, everyone asks, but not everyone really needs extra beyond their wages." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 80, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping should only be required for servers and food delivery. Other than that you should be able to choose when and how much to tip" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 81, | |
| "comment": "I dislike the current tipping system. I would prefer employers paying their employees fair wages and not rely on tips. I would rather not tip at all." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 82, | |
| "comment": "I think its an unfortunate necessity. Workers deserve to be paid a fair wage. I would make it so that workers earn a livable wage so that tipping isn't essentially a requirement." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 83, | |
| "comment": "I believe in tipping when I seek a service out like food delivery or restaurant service. I would improve the current tipping system by reducing the automated suggested tip amount percentage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 84, | |
| "comment": "I feel like for services like ordering coffee or ordering something to go, we shouldn't be expected to tip. I would want these types of service workers to be paid at least minimum wage so that they don't have to rely on tips or if we do tip, just leave a tip jar but make it optional." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 85, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is fine I would say I do it often and is not a bother to me. I would not change anything because the tipping really does help the workers." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 86, | |
| "comment": "I would make sure that servers do not have to rely on tips the most. Everyone deserves to make money to live." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 87, | |
| "comment": "I think that swinging around the iPad and automatically expecting people to tip for counter service is frustrating. I have no problem tipping people who bring me food or wait on me. I think that places where people are paid a living wage should not have the iPad tipping system. Or they should at least make it clear that it is not expected. If they want a tip, it should be baked into the price." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 88, | |
| "comment": "The service industry is hard work, and quality service can make or break an outing. I fully support tipping, and believe 25% to 30% is appropriate." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 89, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is wonderful and a great way to give back to others. However, I feel that over the counter, direct service should necessarily be tipped." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 90, | |
| "comment": "I think that tipping shouldn’t be needed but I know it is because tipped workers don’t eat as much as they should. One way to improve the tipping system would be to pay better wages so workers don’t have to rely on tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 91, | |
| "comment": "I do not like the custom of tipping. If it was up to me it would be removed from our culture." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 92, | |
| "comment": "I feel that tipping is acceptable. It shows appreciation for good service. It also helps servers financially." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 93, | |
| "comment": "I think that tipping is a part of our culture, and its value largely depends on the quality of the venue and the setting of the service encounter. I feel it is good that employees should not have to depend on tips to compensate for poor wages, but on the other hand, the culture and and talented workers would lose something if tipping was prohibited. But it is difficult to generalize about what is best, beyond an emphasis on being able to have choices between tipped and stable wage employment situations." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 94, | |
| "comment": "I enjoy tipping if the person can help me get my food. I don’t like tipping if little service is needed" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 95, | |
| "comment": "I'm ok with tipping, for good service. But, employers should pay an actual wage so this isn't an issue" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 96, | |
| "comment": "I pay a standard tip. I pay slightly more for good service" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 97, | |
| "comment": "I don't mind tipping if the service is good but either don't tip or reduce my tip depending on the quality of service. I don't like being asked to tip at inappropriate locations for certain services like fast food" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 98, | |
| "comment": "If the person is supplying me with a valuable service and the pay of the person is lower than minimum wage because they depend on tips than I approve of it. If someone goes beyond what the normal I approve of it." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 99, | |
| "comment": "I wish that we had a european system where we didn't tip. I don't like the current system. Most servers seem entitled and don't take pride in their work. Yet, I still feel obligated to tip because I Know that the hourly wage is so low. Another improvement would be to pay a higher wage and only tip on expceptional service." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 100, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is vital to poor workers. \r\n\r\nI don’t like how tipping is always displayed when buying anything almost. I’d change that." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 101, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is something you do because you want to. It shouldn't be mandatory." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 102, | |
| "comment": "I am a generous tipper, when it comes to a sit down restaurant. I don’t like being a tip and I asked or to go type setting. I also tip, delivery, drivers, Hairdresser , people like that. I just don’t like being on the go tipping." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 103, | |
| "comment": "I do not like the direction that tipping is going. I prefer that workers receive a living wage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 104, | |
| "comment": "A far more preferable system would be if employers paid their hosts/servers/wait staff a livable wage instead of promoting tip culture, especially when it can be cost prohibitive to their staff in terms of taxes, etc. I feel this way not only because I believe it's fair, but because, while I will still tip 15-20% depending on service, it's kind of annoying to have to budget that into a meal's costs." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 105, | |
| "comment": "Tipping servers in restaurants is OK. Tips are supposed to supplement their wages. Other than that tips have gotten out of hand. My nail technician receives a good wage but it’s the norm now to tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 106, | |
| "comment": "Tipping should only be done for good service. You tip the person that waits on you in response to the service you received, good or bad." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 107, | |
| "comment": "I would definitely change our currently tipping system. I think we should focus on paying employees a fair wage so they don’t have to rely on tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 108, | |
| "comment": "I think we should do away with tipping. It creates employment that is not sustainable. People should be paid living wages and not consider tipping income." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 109, | |
| "comment": "I have no problem with tipping where appropriate, but the tip requests have gotten out of hand, people are asking for money for doing nothing, and they have no choice because employers are paying them less because they know customers will subsidize their workers' low wages with tips. Its' time to eliminate tips and make employers pay their people an actual wage instead." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 110, | |
| "comment": "As most billing systems are moving toward electronic payments there should be an option for $0 tipping. Plus, the $2? sub-minimum wage should be outlawed for waiters and staff and go to a competitive wage. Finally, I believe a tip is only deserved for \"at least competent\" or outstanding service and is not an expected payment." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 111, | |
| "comment": "I advocate tipping and in almost all situations tip 20 percent. Unless service/food was so unsatisfactory then I would still tip but at 15 percent. I am unhappy that restaurants are charging 3 percent surcharge for using debit card which is like cash the amount comes directly out of account. In this day most people do not carry cash." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 112, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is important. I feel that servers should be given a good wage so that tipping isn't so crucial." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 113, | |
| "comment": "I don’t think you have to tip it shouldn’t be something your ever expected to do. I would improve the tipping system by making sure everyone understands that it’s optional." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 114, | |
| "comment": "I feel tipping puts too much pressure on both customers and workers since it makes income unpredictable. If I could change the system, I would raise base wages so people earn a fair salary, and tipping would just be a bonus for great service. This would make things feel more balanced for everyone." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 115, | |
| "comment": "I beleive that a person should be given a tip for good service.The better the service the better the tip.I wouldn't change anything about the current way tips are given." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 116, | |
| "comment": "I only tip for restaurants that are sit down. Where employees are paid two bucks and hour" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 117, | |
| "comment": "I believe in tipping, if I get great service, I don't mind tipping great. I think it should be the way it is now." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 118, | |
| "comment": "I believe tipping is appropriate when I'm receiving great service, and I show my appreciation by leaving a tip. However I believe service staff workers should be paid fair base wage, so tips are more like a bonus for good service rather than a necessity. This would make it less stressful for workers and customers." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 119, | |
| "comment": "I dislike tipping as it has become an expectation rather than an extra gesture for good work. I would eliminate it and have employers pay better wages." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 120, | |
| "comment": "i WOULD SUGGEST IT TO ACROSS OR SERVICES THAT ARE DONE EXCELLENTLY AND IT SHOULD BE EQUALLY SHARED AMONG THE EMPLOYEES" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 121, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is appropriate in the right industries. It gives the service workers an opportunity to focus on caring for their customers, and in doing so are able to earn the value of the effort that they are putting into their work." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 122, | |
| "comment": "Tipping feels unfair since workers rely on it instead of steady wages. I’d rather see higher base pay, with tips as a bonus for great service." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 123, | |
| "comment": "I think it is important to tip. The service workers count on tips for their income. I think there should be a set standard for tipping. Like 10 or 15% of the bill." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 124, | |
| "comment": "I don't have an issue with tipping per se, but I do have an issue that the \"expected\" tips have increased as has the price of dining out. I'd prefer a 10% tip be considered average and 15% or so excellent and that servers be paid more base." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 125, | |
| "comment": "I think it's getting a bit out of hand and as of late, I don't want to tip as often anymore. 10% used to be the lowest option and I would try if I'm on a budget but now the lowest has become 15% or even just 20% which is hefty sometimes. I'd rather have the option still be ranging from 10% to 25% if possible. Ideally, the people in service work can have a living wage instead of depending on my tips" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 126, | |
| "comment": "I feel like you should tip. However eith inflation is understand its getting harder and your lucky if you can even afford to eat. So while you may not be able to afford 10% even a few dollars is respectful" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 127, | |
| "comment": "I don't mind tipping, but I think employees shouldn't have to rely so much on tips. I don't think tipping culture is fair for employees or customers. Employers should pay their employees better wages." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 128, | |
| "comment": "I usually tip 20% . I don't feel obligated to tip as much at places that aren't full service." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 129, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is a personal decision aimed at appreciating the hospitality and efforts given in time of need and fulfilling immediate desire in an awesome manner. It is most given once the service is exceptional." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 130, | |
| "comment": "I see no problem with tipping for good or excellent service. I do not feel that it should be required for all service based services. If I were to improve on tipping I would make it socially acceptable to base tipping amount on quality of service." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 131, | |
| "comment": "i would continue tip tip when i felt it was right. like bieng waited on by a person" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 132, | |
| "comment": "I think that depending on the level of good service a tip should be commensurate to that seems fair. The tip to me is to send a message to the server." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 133, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping puts too much responsibility on customers to make up for low wages, especially in industries like food service. Ideally, employers should pay fair, livable wages so tips can be a bonus, a necessity. I'd support moving to a model where service workers paid well directly, and tipping becomes optional rather than expected" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 134, | |
| "comment": "I am usually a good tipper. I do believe in tipping, if a good service is provided. However, if I have to walk up to a counter to give my order that I read off an overhead menu, then I have to pick up my food at that same counter. I'm not tipping." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 135, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping should be optional, and should not be used as an excuse to underpay employees." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 136, | |
| "comment": "I don't have a problem with tipping under the right conditions. It seems, though, it is getting out of hand and every service job now expects to be tipped regardless of how much they make" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 137, | |
| "comment": "I resent feeling that I need to tip. I would completely eliminate it. It seems like everyone expects one now, even when you pick up a pizza." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 138, | |
| "comment": "While I am in favor of tipping I would prefer a business would give its employees a living wage so I would not have to make up for them not doing so. I have been to countries that give their employees a living wage and don't encourage tipping and it's a big difference. Give employees a living wage so we don't have to subsidize." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 139, | |
| "comment": "Ideally, tipping would go away. Seems like it has gotten out of hand and I would rather see a fixed service fee as I saw in SEcAsia when I traveled there." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 140, | |
| "comment": "I definitely approve of tipping when service is rendered, such as waiters & delivery personel but I resent ppl expecting a tip when no service has been given. Picking up an order from a sandwich shop does not require a tip, nor does buying groceries from a store." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 141, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is good if the service is good. I do not like when you feel obligated to leave a certain amount. I think people should tip what they want too." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 142, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping should not be such a large part of a server's income. I think employers should pay more already so that tipping is less expected and necessary rather than a tip of appreciation. Tipping culture has gotten way out of hand and excessive." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 143, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is necessary because servers and bussers do not make even minimum wage, so they need the income. If you want to remove tipping, pay servers more." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 144, | |
| "comment": "Generally speaking, tipping is OK but can benefit from a change. To fix, include the “tip” in the menu item price, pay servers a regular wage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 145, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping should not be a concept and employees should be paid their full wages instead of having to depend on customers to give them money they have already worked hard for." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 146, | |
| "comment": "I would improve the system by taking away the pre-selected percentages" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 147, | |
| "comment": "I do not have a problem with tipping. Tipping is an established form of payment which can be improved upon. Fairness is the key to improving this system" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 148, | |
| "comment": "I have worked as a server so I tip well. I don’t think I would change anything as it’s still one of the best jobs out there." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 149, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is a kind way of showing appreciation for someone’s work especially when they go above expected actions." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 150, | |
| "comment": "I believe that you should give a tip for good service. I do not believe you have to give a tip for take out service" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 151, | |
| "comment": "People who work in customer service usually don't make a lot of money. And they don't have a lot of benefits where they work. I think tipping is a good thing and people should realize that these people are in a tough job doing the best they can. More publicity about this would probably help." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 152, | |
| "comment": "I believe that tipping should be changed so that servers and other people who depend on tips are actually being paid a living wage. I know that this may not happen anytime in the near future. I waited tables when I was young so I am good to tip most service people but things are getting out of hand with tips expected everywhere." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 153, | |
| "comment": "I believe the Europeans do this correctly. They pay their workers enough that tips are not required." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 154, | |
| "comment": "It all depends on the server. If they are good tip them well. If terrible service no tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 155, | |
| "comment": "It used to be that tipping was a means of expressing appreciation for excellent service. It now has become expected for even the minimum of effort expended. I think people should be paid a living wage and only in rare instances should tipping be considered." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 156, | |
| "comment": "Having been married to a former server/bartender, I feel that tipping is telling that person that they did an awesome job. They do not get paid hourly and rely on tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 157, | |
| "comment": "I agree with tipping for good service. I don't think it is required, but is a gratuity. I wouldnt change the way it's done. However, I don't think it should be asked at places where people are not served, as in a restaurant with people who wait on customers directly." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 158, | |
| "comment": "i dont believe there should be a set percentage rate for tipping.tips should be given depending on the service you get" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 159, | |
| "comment": "I see it as a way to reward good service, those who are willing to tip should do so" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 160, | |
| "comment": "I believe it is good to tip your server, based on that server's performance in serving your needs in their establishment." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 161, | |
| "comment": "My opinion on tipping is a positive one, especially when it comes to the restaurant and hospitality industries. I understand the origin of tipping in these industries, but when I see, now, everyone having a tip jar available, I get turned off, and a little agitated." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 162, | |
| "comment": "I dislike tipping. I do it because it is the way of the world. I would do away with it if I could." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 163, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping often shifts the responsibility of fair wages onto customers instead of employers, creating inconsistency and stress for workers. If I could change the system, I’d ensure service staff receive a guaranteed livable wage while making tipping optional as a genuine bonus for exceptional service." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 164, | |
| "comment": "If good service definitely. Should be how much regarding each circumstance." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 165, | |
| "comment": "Tipping should be reserved for good service and there should not be any expectation of percentage. At the same time if a customer knows that tipping is expected they should at least give a token amount always except for when the service is subpar." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 166, | |
| "comment": "I'm fine with tipping at a sit-down restaurant, but I think tipping has gotten out of hand. I would improve the system by removing the tip option from debit card purchases, except at sit-down restaurants." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 167, | |
| "comment": "I think people should tip their servers at restaurants at least 20%. However, when it comes to workers at like fast food places or something I don’t think tipping is mandatory because they already have a bigger hourly pay." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 168, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is a good thing, however it is out of control now. If the owners of businesses would pay their employees a better hourly rate, excessive tipping would not be needed." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 169, | |
| "comment": "My opinion on tipping is that I am very favorable towards it. I would change the current tipping system by making it an actual bonus and require employers to pay more to employees so they aren't felt that they need to rely on bonus money to survive day to day life." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 170, | |
| "comment": "Since then have worked in the service industry I am strongly in favor of tipping. I don’t like, however, when a machine is given to you and you are forced to tip" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 171, | |
| "comment": "I'm all for tipping that's how waitresses get paid.i think there should be a law that you have to tip a certain amount no Matter what." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 172, | |
| "comment": "Sometimes I would like to change the current tipping system in the US. It is really annoying that even for making coffee they want customers to tip. Sometimes I agree with tipping someone for serving our food, however, for simply making our cofffee, it doesn't make sense. It would make me happy to change that situation." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 173, | |
| "comment": "I feel each attendee should be entitled for a tip. This should serve as extra motivation." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 174, | |
| "comment": "I would get rid of tipping. No other country in the world engages in this practice and it just doesn't make any sense at all." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 175, | |
| "comment": "I dislike the whole tipping concept. I prefer to patronize businesses that have a no tipping policy." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 176, | |
| "comment": "I like tipping since I used to work in a tipped position. It lets workers stand out among others and earn more if they are better at their jobs." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 177, | |
| "comment": "I am not if favor of tipping. I think business owners should play them adequately instead." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 178, | |
| "comment": "I tip for good service, not just because it's expected. I do not follow any percentages I tip what I feel is right to the bill." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 179, | |
| "comment": "I use to be a waitress. I made $2.13 an hour so I really depended on tips. I really don’t know anything about the current tipping system" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 180, | |
| "comment": "I feel that tipping should be stopped. Restaurants and others who have employees who depend on tips should be required to pay a good wage so tips are no longer needed. Other countries do this already with positive results." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 181, | |
| "comment": "I oppose tipping. I'd prefer to see companies pay workers." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 182, | |
| "comment": "The current system is fine. Good service deserves a good tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 183, | |
| "comment": "I don't mind tipping if the service is good.If the service is bad I adjust accordingly. Very bad service equals no tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 184, | |
| "comment": "I would adopt the same system used in the rest of the world, tip is included in the price. I think servers should enjoy the same benefits as regularly paid employees." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 185, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping often feels confusing and unfair. Workers depend on it too much instead of being paid properly by employers. If I could change the system, I’d make sure people earn fair wages without needing tips. Tipping could then just be a bonus for great service." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 186, | |
| "comment": "i don't pay much attention but I hear about the issue alot lately. I don't know why things need to be changed, i try to tip about 15% but I always get my food to go" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 187, | |
| "comment": "Tipping approximately twenty per cent is fine. However, tipping to grab my pizza and give it to me is unnecessary." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 188, | |
| "comment": "I know wait staff don’t get min wage. If I get good service I tip very well" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 189, | |
| "comment": "I feel like tipping is good for the hard workers at a job. Workers that work had are showed recognition by receiving tips. I would probably improve the tipping system by make it a $5 minimum to tip. That means if you want to tip the workers it has to be $5 or more." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 190, | |
| "comment": "Although many people rely on tips,some situations are getting out of control. A waiter that brings food and is working hard deserves a tip. A coffee shop where a person pours a cup of coffee and just hands it to you does not warrant a tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 191, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping should be a mandatory. My mother was a waitress for 17 years.I can't tell you how many tipeople would shundreds of dollars and I throw a five dollar bill at her. In order for everyone to be able to afford to tip I think that it should be wrapped in the price of what they're Purchasing. People go who cannot afford to pay extra.So in that sense it wouldn't be extra and they would be counting it in already." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 192, | |
| "comment": "I personally do think it is important depending on the job you are doing. For example, in many states the federal minimum wage is higher than the state's rate so anything that is tipped can help tremendously. What I would do to improve it would be to make it easier for people to tip or change policies that would have more places pay a livable wage to eliminate the dependence on tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 193, | |
| "comment": "tipping is essential to recognize good service, if given a chance to change the current tupping system i would allow customers to tip voluntarily, based on their satisfaction with the service" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 194, | |
| "comment": "I do not tip , I feel that people should find jobs that don't involve tipping. Things are overpriced as it is and I don't have no extra money to hand out." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 195, | |
| "comment": "If we paid the workers a living wage, then tips would not be necessary. In Europe they are offended if you offend them tips because they make enough from their regular pay. Make tips unnecessary." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 196, | |
| "comment": "I do not agree with fast food and other merchants asking if you want to tip those are not jobs that are tipped and food servers its up to the customer on how much to tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 197, | |
| "comment": "i tip all the time i think to make it easier the tip should be included with the bill" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 198, | |
| "comment": "i support tipping. I think people need the money and shuld be rewarded." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 199, | |
| "comment": "Only tip when given good service. Give what you can afford." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 200, | |
| "comment": "i think it is good for full service resturants but i dont belive tipping should be in place for other places because it is not needed because everyone asks for tips and it is not right" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 201, | |
| "comment": "I think that each business should pay their employees a living wage so that tipping isn't necessary. Someone may say that the employer can't afford to pay that amount to their employees which I reply then maybe they shouldn't be in business to begin with." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 202, | |
| "comment": "I don't mind tipping for service in restaurants or other occupations (hair stylist) where it is customary. I do not like the new trend of tipping people who take my orders at the counter and already make a full hourly wage. I have a love-hate relationship with those tipping buttons at checkout." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 203, | |
| "comment": "I tip where it is expected. I would be more generous if I had the money to spare." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 204, | |
| "comment": "As a former waitress I approve tipping." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 205, | |
| "comment": "I'm so sick of it. I feel obligated when thery are standing right in front of me. Laso, the no tax on tips is unfair to everyone else. WShy should tipped workers get a tax benefit?" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 206, | |
| "comment": "I have worked for tips and was not comfortable with that. I enjoy tipping someone who is not expecting it." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 207, | |
| "comment": "Tipping should not be mandatory. Better yet it should be included on the total bill. So that worker won’t also be expecting anything from the costumer. They just have to do their job without expecting. Just as long as they are properly salaried." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 208, | |
| "comment": "When it comes to tipping, my experience for the good majority of my life is to leave at least 25%, so being your meal is like $10 or so you would want to leave at least $2.50 tip. Now as far as changing the current tipping system this topic is something that I am not well versed on, but at all if anything that I could say is leaving like maybe on the menu for that restaurant leaving a oh like an index so to speak of you know if your meal is x amount of dollars then you need to leave x amount of a tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 209, | |
| "comment": "I support making tipping optional. The law that allows tipped jobs to be paid below minimum wage should be eliminated. Traditionally tipped jobs should be paid a fair wage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 210, | |
| "comment": "i always tip 20%. i think it is a fair system." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 211, | |
| "comment": "I don't like the fact that waitstaff in restaurants make so little that the customers need to tip to supplement their income. The business owners should pay a good wage to the employees, and tipping should not be necessary." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 212, | |
| "comment": "When I was younger, I was awake and was able to support myself with a low hourly rate plus tip car. I think it might be time to go to a higher wage system and take the focus off of tipping. Per Superior service with staff might get a tip" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 213, | |
| "comment": "I am a firm believer in tipping, if you are receiving a service from someone, who is bringing you food, or driving you someplace, this is the right thing to do, when you aren't doing it yourself. I wouldn't change anything about the current tipping system" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 214, | |
| "comment": "If the service is good, I have no problem with tipping. What I don't like is when some places have you put a tip in before you even have service. If they would pay their staff more, we could eliminate tipping altogether." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 215, | |
| "comment": "I don't like the whole concept of tipping. I feel that the tip should be automatically added to a bill in order to make the process simpler. The act of tipping is a hassle." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 216, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is often confusing and unfair. I would improve it by ensuring fair wages so tipping is optional, not expected." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 217, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is important because this really helps the servers. I believe they should only receive the tip if you're satisfied with their service." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 218, | |
| "comment": "I think the tipping culture has gotten out of hand. I understand waiters and waitresses who have good a job, but now people are asking for tips at grocery stores and gas stations." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 219, | |
| "comment": "I would pay the severs more hourly but I personally love to tip. I do so even if I have bad service. I reward great service better" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 220, | |
| "comment": "In general, if you’re in a restaurant and you have a waitress, I think a tip is gracious, but I don’t particularly like it because sometimes you just don’t wanna give your money to someone that’s waitressing even though it’s hard work because some are most businesses take the tips away from the waitresses the waiters and split it among all of them I don’t think that’s fair if a waitress did her job or waiter with that group of customers, they deserve all of the tip, not the restaurant, taking it and splitting it among the workers or any other employer that does this I generally give the tip if I can to the waitress or waiter, but these days when you eat out anywhere there’s like a mandatory gratitudy starting from $15-$35 this is on top of your restaurant bill. I mean I’m not going to eat to give away $30-$40 to a waiter or waitress five dollars tops for me and given that this waitress of waiter or get five dollars minimum from an eight hour shift they almost made their whole salary or at least a quarter of it and just tips so I don’t feel bad if I don’t give them but a dollar or two. I’m just saying when I go out to eat I’m paying for me." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 221, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is very important when it comes to good service. A fair amount should be chosen, but it should be optional to do so." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 222, | |
| "comment": "Not a huge fan of it. It seems odd to me that only applies to certain types of business. The employer should just pay going rate based on the type of job." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 223, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is appropriate in certain situations. It should not be mandated. It should be a customer decision and not included in total price." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 224, | |
| "comment": "I wouldn't change the tipping system. It's been working fine for a long time. If I were to seriously consider improving it, I would do away with tipping all together and just have the pay at minimum wage . That gives definite pay for the employee and the tipper doesn't need to feel some way because they can't or won't tip due to bad or good service or bad or good quality." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 225, | |
| "comment": "I don’t mind tipping if I’m in a restaurant or where someone is making my drink. I don’t believe I should have to tip for picking up an order or if the service is terrible. I would change tipping culture by not making it seem as if tipping HAS to be a requirement." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 226, | |
| "comment": "I personally do not mind tipping especially when I get an exceptional service. However, I learnt most organizations do not give the workers majority of the tip which is one thing I would really like to change in the tipping system." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 227, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is fine but the sub minimum wage needs to be abolished. Tips should be a reward for exemplary service not a necessity to survive." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 228, | |
| "comment": "As far as the United States, I suggest increasing the minium wage nationally. The majority of employees rely on tips because their payment isn't good enough to satisfy their needs." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 229, | |
| "comment": "I always tip at least 15% since I know workers in the food service industries are severely underpaid. That said, I wish the hourly wages of food service workers was higher because tipping is a drag and I would prefer not to have to do it." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 230, | |
| "comment": "If I get good service I tip. If I don't, then I won't tip. That's all there is." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 231, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is totally out of control. It should NEVER be expected and should only exist for excellent service." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 232, | |
| "comment": "I generally tip in full service restaurants and occasionally in fast food restaurants if I receive quick, courteous service.\r\nIn full service restaurants if tip 20% based on the pre -tax amount and 10% in other situations." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 233, | |
| "comment": "I think things are to expensive now. Restaurants should pay their servers a real salary so nobody has to tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 234, | |
| "comment": "I think the current tipping system is getting a little out of hand, it feels like everywhere I go or any service I use, I get asked if I would like to tip. I strongly believe that businesses and business owners need to start paying fair wages to their employees. I think if that happens, we could get rid of the tipping system all together." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 235, | |
| "comment": "I hate that it seems like tipping is now compulsory and expected everywhere. Tipping was meant as a way to appreciate good service, now, if you don't, you get treated differently. I think if we want to make it a must, then include a certain percentage of the price as a tip, and have business owners contribute a fraction as well, not just having the consumer carry the burden ." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 236, | |
| "comment": "I believe that tipping should be optional and reserved for exceptional service. Employers should pay their staff an amount that does not rely on tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 237, | |
| "comment": "I have worked food service and generally tip well. they work hard and usually make less than minimum wage" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 238, | |
| "comment": "I think it depends on the service that is being provided and whether they qualify to receive a tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 239, | |
| "comment": "My opinion on tipping is that it should be abolished. Prices should be raised slightly to pay employees their wages instead of requiring customers to pay the wages in the form of tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 240, | |
| "comment": "I think that the business owners should pay minimum wage so tipping would not be mandatory. Tipping has become out of control even tipping for self service and going to the register to pay and expect a tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 241, | |
| "comment": "I have mixed feelings as I want the service person to make a decent wage. However, I feel the employer is responsible for that decent wage because I am barely making enough for myself." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 242, | |
| "comment": "Employers should pay people a living wage and the customer shouldn't have to tip in order to help servers, hairdressers, etc. survive. But, if an employee truly provides exceptional service, I don't mind rewarding them financially when they've gone out of their way for me. This holds true for people working in all fields, not just the typical ones we are are expected to tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 243, | |
| "comment": "I believe in tipping when there’s a service. Not a tip cup on the counter and you just came in to pick your food up. I do 15% for basics. I will tip 20-35% sometime." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 244, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is a great way to show appreciation for great personal service. I think fifteen percent is an appropriate tip of the total service amount." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 245, | |
| "comment": "I don't mind tipping, however, I do not like the idea that it has been made to be a forced rule. But i also understand that the wages are so low that they depend on tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 246, | |
| "comment": "Honestly, tipping feels kind of messy it puts the pressure on customers when it should really be on employers to pay fair wages. If I could change it, I will make sure workers get a solid base pay and tipping would just be a nice extra when service goes above and beyond. That way it’s fair for everyone." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 247, | |
| "comment": "I wish tips were built into prices and there was no more tipping. I don't like that it's expanded beyond restaurants and I've started not tipping at other establishments. I tip generously at restaurants." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 248, | |
| "comment": "I think that tipping is an OK system as is. It encourages good not lazy service. I think mandatory tipping for large parties makes sense. I would not change anything except to stop collecting tax on tips. If anything, establishments should just pay a living wage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 249, | |
| "comment": "I like the idea of tipping when you are in a restaurant. If the staff provides good service you can simply add the amount you feel is appropriate on the indicated line of the check. What I really dislike is when you are at a counter ordering coffee or some other item which requires very little skill to provide, and the cashier rings you up at the counter, merely hands over a cup of coffee, and the register indicates a 15, 20. or 25% line for tips. I would eliminate this practice for service which requires very little skill or effort." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 250, | |
| "comment": "I will tip on performance. I mostly tip 20% but if the waitress performs poorly, I only tip 15%. I do not tip pizza shops because they are not waiting on me." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 251, | |
| "comment": "I always believed tipping should be based on well customers are being treated by servers. I think the companies they work for should be the ones that pay them what they should be paid." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 252, | |
| "comment": "I think you should tip at least 15 percent. I do not think tipping is appropriate when there is no personal one on one service" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 253, | |
| "comment": "I tip. I tip 20% unless service is exceptionally bad and then I reduce the percentage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 254, | |
| "comment": "I believe in tipping as those working in those fields do not make a lot per hour. It does depend on the service. I think we should leave it as is." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 255, | |
| "comment": "I believe in tipping mostly in certain circumstances. I believe in tipping for sitting down services at a restaurant and ride share more than two miles. Tipping should reward empathy, kindness, great customer service, and loyalty." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 256, | |
| "comment": "I tip a flat 20%. It's easier to mathematically work out in my head." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 257, | |
| "comment": "I think that tipping has become somewhat out of control. I have no issue tipping a minimum of 20 percent for good service, however, I think that tipping expected when you order from a kiosk or walk up to a counter to a cashier, get your own drink and carry your food to a table unreasonable." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 258, | |
| "comment": "The tipping culture has gotten out of hand. Business owners will refuse to pay a living wage to their employees and instead force the customer to tip them as a means of sustaining them for cheaper wages, while the customer now has to tip for everything." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 259, | |
| "comment": "The idea of tipping service workers is nice in theory. But in the US, businesses use tipping as an excuse to severely underpay workers. We need living wage laws for service workers, and they need to be enforced." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 260, | |
| "comment": "Tipping has gotten out of control. The employers should pay a decent wage and tipping should be ended." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 261, | |
| "comment": "Although tipping seemingly benefits the workers it can actually have the effect of depressing wages because business owners keep wages low in the belief that tips will compensate for the low salary" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 262, | |
| "comment": "I almost always tip 20%. Unless the service is excellent, and then I tip 30%. Servers work very hard! I’ve been a server, I lived off of my tips! So I know how hard of a job it is. I think all servers should be able to keep 100% of their tips. They should not have to share." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 263, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is okay. However, I don't think service industry workers should make their living solely on tips. Businesses should do more for employees to ensure they are paid fairly, and also to not put so much pressure on employees to make tips, and customers to give it to them." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 264, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is good. I think that employeyrs should pay workers more but I think we should keep tipping in place." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 265, | |
| "comment": "I feel it absolutely is based on the service, food delivered as ordered and that the waitstaff is attentive, not draggy in attitude. \r\nTip for the service, not the food preparation, except that they check it prior to bringing it to the table and is as ordered." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 266, | |
| "comment": "I think it is fair. I think more people should do it." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 267, | |
| "comment": "I hold a neural opinion on this. \r\nThis is because the agender for it could vary positively or negatively" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 268, | |
| "comment": "I never tip below 15% of the check and routinely will tip higher depending on where I am and how the services and food are. If I could improve tipping I would make it mandatory to ay your employees the normal federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hours PLUS tips. The current wage of $2.13 an hour is ridiculous considering how truly hard the servers work." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 269, | |
| "comment": "I fully support tipping. I give 20% as a starting point, with more for exceptional service, and less for mediocre or worse service. I know that the wait staff makes much less than the minimum wage, so I want to make up for that. But the tip will be adjusted based on the service, attentiveness, friendliness and professionalism of the server. Improvements should include paying a higher wage, at the very least minimum wage, to allow for customers who do not believe in tipping." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 270, | |
| "comment": "The tipping culture in the US is out of control. Pressure needs to be placed on businesses and not tips. The current tip system has made me want to top less" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 271, | |
| "comment": "Tippin is out of control. Everybody asks for tips these days I tip generously on eating out and in hotel rooms etc. However when someone comes to the house I do not tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 272, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is a great way to incentive the service you have received and help those that are paid lower wages. Tipping should be automatically added with the service and the customer can decide whether or not to accept the added tip. Also, they need to be paid more hourly and not be taxed on tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 273, | |
| "comment": "tipping is important. if you receive good service, you should tip them to show your appreciation, I don't think i would change the current tipping system" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 274, | |
| "comment": "I think that tipping is just one more thing that makes US daily life feel like a giant ripoff. Expectations are creeping higher and into different types of service, as it shifts responsibility to the consumer. It's a commission by a different name and should be discouraged by tax systems, not encouraged." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 275, | |
| "comment": "I like the current system, you give average service 15%, great service 20%. You can reward above average service so the gives incentive for you server to go above and beyond the usual." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 276, | |
| "comment": "I approve of tipping but it is getting expensive since inflation has made the cost of going out to eat expensive. I also think the tip should reflect the service provided, not just be a standard rate." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 277, | |
| "comment": "I am for tipping in many situations. I often give surprise huge tips to hard working food servers." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 278, | |
| "comment": "I am a believer in tipping for servers who earn less than minimum wage. I think it is s good incentive for the worker to earn more money. I tip based on the service & I tip well for good service. I do not believe in tipping for non service jobs & workers that earn minimum wage or above." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 279, | |
| "comment": "Given the fact that I used to be server and bartender. I believe Everybody Should leave at least twenty percent tip. Servers Work really really hard to make sure Everybody has a good dining experience. Minimum wage for a server is like two dollars and change. Nobody can live off with that they rely mostly on tips." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 280, | |
| "comment": "I believe the tipping system in America should not exist. Service industry working should be paid a fair wage and not have to rely on customers to tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 281, | |
| "comment": "I think a tip should be given for extraordinary service, not just for doing the job. Punching my order into the computer, taking my money, and handing me what I ordered is not extraordinary. Professional offices (Dr., lawyer, Pharmacy) should not receive tips. To fix the system requires changing the system; educating employees and consumers. It would be complicated and long." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 282, | |
| "comment": "I feel that tipping should not be necessary. People should be paid a competitive, living wage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 283, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is a good practice. Many service oriented positions receive minimum or lower wages and tipping is away to increase their income. I always try to tip at least 20%. To insure that tips are paid, it might be okay to automatically add a set percentage to the bill." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 284, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is a perfectly acceptable action. If the service is outstanding, a larger tip can be given. If the service is lousy, a smaller or no tip is acceptable." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 285, | |
| "comment": "I tip based on service. If the service is good I give a generous tip, if not a small tip or none." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 286, | |
| "comment": "I think that an employee provides good service and is in a wage tipping occupation one should provide a tip. The tip should be a certain percentage of the cost of the bill" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 287, | |
| "comment": "I feel like waitresses and other jobs that depend so much on tips shouldn't have to. I feel like these people work them jobs should get paid a minimum wage pay. America should be told this but informed that tipping waitresses helps them and tjey should be split And calculated daily or weekly. They should be able to see which cpl brought in most tips ans they should get more than the others that weeksm" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 288, | |
| "comment": "I believe in tipping and I usually tip 20% or more for good service. Most servers don’t make much in salary and depend on tips to make a living. If restaurants & bars would pay a living wage to their employees like they do in most European countries there would not be a need to tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 289, | |
| "comment": "Tipping creates inconsistent income and shifts from responsibility from employers to customers.\r\nA better system would be fair wages included in prices so workers are always guaranteed stable pay." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 290, | |
| "comment": "I tip according to the service I receive. Tipping is necessary in the service industry because most people get less for an hourly wage and depend on tips to survive. I have worked in that industry in the past." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 291, | |
| "comment": "I deliver for Uber, Door Dash, Instacart, and Grub Hub. I depend on tips. I feel that in restaurants, they should pay a living wage over at least 15 an hour. If they don't, then 18 percent at least should be added to the bills. Some people do not tip enough or feel they should not have to. I take issue with these people. I personally tip 20 percent. As a 1099 employee, it is different with the gig apps." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 292, | |
| "comment": "personally i don’t care" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 293, | |
| "comment": "My opinion on tipping depends on what the tip is for. If I am receiving a service then I think tipping should be mandatory. If I go to a convenience store to purchase a product and they have a tip jar I will not tip. I would change the system by making tipping mandatory if the service you received was good. You could create a set of standards and if they are fulfilled at an 80% level then tipping should be mandatory for service industries." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 294, | |
| "comment": "Tipping has gotten completely out of hand. At a restaurant I think tipping is fine. Tip generously if able too. At every single place you buy something, no." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 295, | |
| "comment": "I think that tipping should be used as an expression of gratitude for extra services or as a reward for going above and beyond. The current tipping system should be discontinued in favor of employer paying employees a living wage, or at least minimum wage. Tipping should be solely at the discretion of the consumer, not an expectation. The current system of requesting a tip on nearly every bill presented to consumers, regardless of the service provided or even when personal services is not provided, now feels like everyone and every store is begging for more money from me." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 296, | |
| "comment": "I believe the tipping as gone to far. For me it is all about service. It seems everyone wants a tip and not all jobs require a tip. We need to take a step back and reevaluate what we are doing." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 297, | |
| "comment": "Tipping compensates for owners that do not pay their employees enough. Tipping should only be earned through exemplary service." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 298, | |
| "comment": "My opinion on tipping I think overall I think the owners that pay their workers should pay the servers as well. tipping to me is a hassle. I feel like the company should be paying the servers minimum wage or more and on top of whatever tips we give them is whatever we give them" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 299, | |
| "comment": "I always tip generously - even more so for excellent service - because I know waitstaff are paid poorly. My opinion is that one of the costs of doing business is paying employees a fair wage. The public shouldn't have to tip anyone to compensate for a business's failure to do so." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 300, | |
| "comment": "I thinknthe employer should be responsible for paying a high enough wagevthat the customer does not have to tip." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 301, | |
| "comment": "I do not like the tipping concept. It is used for business profit. Individuals should be paid a living wage.\r\nAbolishment = improvement" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 302, | |
| "comment": "I think tipping is good, but it has gone too far. Everyone is asking for a tip. That needs to stop." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 303, | |
| "comment": "Tipping is part of some purchases. I aim to tip 20% as rule. Sometimes that is too much. I leave something." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 304, | |
| "comment": "I have vowed to not participate in the current tipping culture in the US. It has gotten out of hand. I will not tip more than 15% for restaurant service and delivery service. I will not tip for self or limited services." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 305, | |
| "comment": "I usually tip generously as it's a small thing I can do to support others who work hard. I enjoy tipping when not expected such as I did yesterday when the deli younger young man got my order together." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 306, | |
| "comment": "I do not especially enjoy tipping. It seems that anyone who has to interact with customers in any way is expecting a tip nowadays. I wish companies just paid their employees a decent wage." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 307, | |
| "comment": "I think it is important to tip in the service industry especially if you are given excellent service. But these workers should get paid at least at minimum wage and not below. Tipping allows them to be able to mae some extra money." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 308, | |
| "comment": "I would not tip from a Point of Sale machine prompt if I could change anything. I would not tip for service if I have to pick up myself." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 309, | |
| "comment": "Tipping should be abolished if it could be improved in its current state that would involve in proving the overall management of a restaurant improving employee morale, possibly paying a higher base wage. Raising the base wage and getting rid of tips would greatly improve the livelihood of both customers and patrons." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 310, | |
| "comment": "I don't mind tipping in traditional situations like full service restaurants, but tipping culture has spread so much that it's uncomfortable now where you're expected to tip just for people doing a regular job. I'd prefer to ban tips and just pay people the fair amount and if means a company has to raise prices then at least we know up front and can make decision" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 311, | |
| "comment": "Really not for me to say if you go out you need to tip" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 312, | |
| "comment": "I would change the system. I would make it so digital tips are not visible to the employer." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 313, | |
| "comment": "I tip for good service but I do not like that tipping percentages have increased. People are making 20% the norm when it used to be 15%." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 314, | |
| "comment": "i dont like tipping in any places outside of sit down resturants. i think its completely out of control and i refuse to engage in it outside of a proper dinner at a resturant." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 315, | |
| "comment": "I'm happy to leave a tip commiserate to the service provided. On the other hand, I think people that work in the service industry should make a fair, livable wage. Our current system allows business owners to put the burden of a fair wage onto the customers. This doesn't usually work and the business owners escape providing fair wages." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 316, | |
| "comment": "My opinion is that tipping should be based on performance only. If service is sub-par, the provider should not be tipped except if there are circumstances out of their control" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 317, | |
| "comment": "Igm have no issue with tipping. I would not change the system." | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "index": 318, | |
| "comment": "in my opinion,tipping often feels like an unfair system because it's replaces the responsibilities of paying service worker wages on customers rather than employer.Rewarding good service could help improve." | |
| } | |
| ] | |
| } |