Re: Hypothetical Management Decision re: non-tipping patron of restaur
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What % of tables actually cause the waiter grief in the sense they have to take the people's [censored]? I eat out way too much, and I can not remember the last time I saw anyone being out of line with a waiter. If your food is messed up and you want it fixed is that "putting up with people's [censored]?"
Most all jobs have a component of "putting up with people's [censored]" be it customers or co-workers. I really dont agree with this being a special skill of a waiter/waitress.
My main point on this being a low skilled job, is that almost anyone can do it without 4 years of university like many other jobs that dont pay as much.
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QFT. I've waited tables before and it isn't a difficult job. It basically requires that you have a pleasant demeanor, an ability to write, and that you be attentive. I'm sure at upscale places the job is harder, but at a chain basically all that is expected of you is to be able to take orders and keep drinks filled.
I certainly think waiters are overpaid, but the only way it will change is if people start stiffing in mass.
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