My mom must have seen that movie. She doesn't tip either. Well, at least she didn't until I found out about it. The misconception is that waiters and waitresses make minimum wage. Unless things have changed, they don't. As I remember it, they make a base amount and the rest is figured on what the average tip amount would be to get them to minimum wage. Once I explained that to my mom, she saw things differently, at least when I'm around. However, in reporting their tips, there is nothing that says they have to report the full amount they made, either, so it evens out somewhat.




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