Shakia Gross

Prof. Powell

GE217

October 3, 2012

The Case Against Tipping

Tipping is a sign of generosity. When you tip, you will feel good about yourself. Moreover, you’ll let the person of service; know they’ve done honest work. Tipping is giving someone money exchange for excellent service. Guests will a tip as common courtesy or just being nice. For example, a customer comes in for a cup of coffee that costs $1.00; and they leave a $6.00. Some customers will argue that tip automatically is unfair. For instance, you including gratuity on someone bill is said to be missing out on highest potential amount.

In the argument of tipping, “Some consider it an optional act of kindness to express appreciation for good service.”(Tipping, pp.22) People believe that gratuities should be stored upon parties of eight or more. In this opinion, some business install gratuity; because you get guests that don’t leave a tip at all. Most likely, they didn’t have enough money or they are being cheap. “Tipping is an aristocratic conceit, “There you go my good man, buy your starving family a loaf of bread.” This situation right here is very insulting to individual. Giving someone a tip for service is all good for some, but bad for others. You shovel money at an individual like there not human, a sign of disrespect.

Personally, not leaving a tip after someone service is an act of unappreciation. Guests or customers are not looking at the time spend. You give them everything they need and ask of you. I’m a server, tipping is a big part of my earnings. I feel disrespected; if I don’t receive a tip for my service. That’s just downright rude.

Works Cited
Lewis, Michael. "The Case Against Tipping." Dialogues. Boston, MA: Goshgarian, Krueger, Minc, 2003. 22-24. Print.
City data. "Voluntary tipping and Automatic Gratuity." , relocation