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[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same here... If I'm being served I will tip well. However if I call in my order, go pick up my order, and the "server" who took my order doesn't even collect my money, then what my tips are really going towards is making up for the fact that the restaurant isn't actually paying their staff a livable wage. During the COVID shutdowns, sure I was willing to help keep their doors open. Everyone is back to full business now, so what exactly are you asking me to pay for?

[–] freeman@lemmy.pub 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah same mindset.

Also those other schemes like round up or add $2 to “donate to help first responders” or “save the puppies” I opt out of too. Because when I looked into it I found a company only needed to actually donate like 10% of that total donation to remain in the clear from a tax standpoint and the rest can be used to “administer the program”.

So no, never do those either.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

Wow, a whole 10% you say? How can these companies afford to operate on only a 90% commission? /s