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[quote=Anonymous]I was a server in HS and college. Most of the time, my tips correlated with the quality of the service I provided. That’s how it should be. I learned so much from that job. I learned interpersonal skills and how to make people happy. I learned that doing the little things can go a long way. I learned the cause and effect of my actions/attitude. But sometimes I would give great service and still get stiffed. I learned that life is unfair. Other times, I gave crummy service and got an outstanding tip. So I also learned that some people are very understanding and kind. I accepted the job knowing that tips were never a guarantee and that some nights I would not even make minimum wage. So I learned to see the big picture and how I did over time. I also learned not to spend all my tips quickly since I couldn’t count on them at my next shift.

It makes me sad that this generation of servers will not learn these lessons. They just think their customers are obligated to compensate for the employers shortcomings. My daughter had a job as a server. She is a smart kid but could not comprehend the concept of tips being related to the quality of service. It just isn’t even a thing anymore and not something she was taught at that job. [/quote]

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