Bound and Gagged by Dana Summers for January 07, 2019

We happen to know that your husband is a very successful dentist who specializes in braces and orthotics. We also know that you’re working here because you get bored at home, and can’t stand how your kids have turned out.

Brace yourselves for a large tip!

Did I mention I tip based on quality of service and only quality of service?

Mention that on the front door is a sign “no soliciting”

If you’re depending on tips for dentistry, your daughters are staying with crooked teeth.

Sign the bill “Bite Me!” :)

Like she is going to report all of her tips anyway.

In my experience in the food service industry, while most tipped employees will earn roughly $20/hour in tips, if they do their job right, they will only report enough to reach the current minimum wage (federal, state, or local depending on where they work). Thus, over half of their income is not taxed for FWH, SWH, FICA, or Medicare.

I still feel restaurant employees should earn better base pay and eliminate tipping. I would happily pay more for food for this to happen.