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Is it OK to choose 'no tip' at the counter? Some customers think so (www.cbc.ca)
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[–] mister_newbie@sh.itjust.works 37 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Hell yes it's okay!

Canada doesn't have a server wage like the US; we don't need to import their tipping culture. Moreover, regarding tipping in general: It is the employers' responsibility to pay employees a living wage; it is not the duty of the customer to subsidize wages.

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Actually, Quebec still has tip wage.

[–] mister_newbie@sh.itjust.works 7 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

And employers who use it have a top-up-to-minimum requirement, when applicable.

[–] CanadianCarl@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

My therapist thought I was wrong, when I told her servers get paid a living wage. I live in Canada and don't tip.

[–] mister_newbie@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Minimum wage β‰  Living wage

Minimum wage = "I'd pay you less were I allowed to, but I can't."

That said, it isn't the customers' duty to subsidize wages.