Tipping in Australia

[the_bob_delusion]

THE push to introduce America's gratuity system could tip fed-up Aussie pub patrons over the edge.

While hospitality staff say it's time to embrace tipping for better service, critics have come out swinging.

Traditionally, patrons in New York City include a 20 per cent tip for everything from housekeeping to buying a beer.

A 15 per cent tip is considered the norm across the US.

Sandy Hill Road director Matt Mullins, a Melbourne hotelier, said the tipping trend could lift service standards.

http://www.news.com.au/money/money-matters/australians-tipping-more-than-ever-before-according-to-un...

Do you want it introduced here for mandatory tipping?

[the_bob_delusion]

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@my*mum wrote:

no

but I would like to see a system for the even distribution amongst all relevant staff and an appropriate reporting system for any tips that are received.

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WHy should tips be evenly distributed??? 

[shoptilludroptara]

hi

i always tip my taxi drivers(the fare is under $7-i always give them $10-)as they are great guys and so helpful

they carry my groceries to the front door

i always tip the bar staff at my local club(my drink now costs $3.15-i give them $4)most of the staff are great

i always tip the pizza guys(my order is $36.95-i give them $40-)they are always on time

at the shop when i get my daughter a milkshake for $4.50-i tell them to keep the 0.50-change

these are the only times i do this

and i prefer not to be forced to do it.i do it cause i want to

tara

[*crikey*mate*]

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@**freethinker_bob** wrote:

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@my*mum wrote:

no

but I would like to see a system for the even distribution amongst all relevant staff and an appropriate reporting system for any tips that are received.

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WHy should tips be evenly distributed??? 

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because there are a lot more people involved behind the scenes that all help the waiter to provide excellent service, the housekeeper to do their job efficiently and effectively etc,

[*elizabeths-mum*]

I agree, especially when the staff get a box of chocolates and the day staff scoff the lot leaving the poor hardworking night shift to go hungry! 😄

[toon_town_nutter]

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@**freethinker_bob** wrote:

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@my*mum wrote:

no

but I would like to see a system for the even distribution amongst all relevant staff and an appropriate reporting system for any tips that are received.

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WHy should tips be evenly distributed??? 

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Wait staff aren't the ones who've prepared and cooked the meal you deem worthy of tipping. They just deliver it to your table. 

I tipped whilst in America as is customary and watched one waitress take $70 in tips in an hour. Not a bad hourly rate 😉

[carls*world]

Good way to justify smashing wages down to sub standards. And yes by the way, tips are considered taxable income. Surprised nobody else remembers seeing the question while doing their tax return. (Those who can do their own)

[blujinja]

The introduction of compulsory tipping is another way the government will use to moderate wages in the hospitality sector.  Weekend and public holiday rates are already under the microscope, tipping will just make it easier to eliminate special hourly rates.

Cut the hourly rate because attendants will be getting paid in tips.

I understand that spending has to be cut in order for our industries to inprove but I dont want to see the worst paid jobs in the country lose benefits because of tipping.

I dont agree with this idea for that reason.

I do think however that if the hospitality sector is in that much jepardy because of weekend and public holiday rates then we should get rid of those rates.  All people could get paid the same hourly rate throughout the week regardless of the weekend or public holidays.  If you dont want to work  on the weekend (at normal hourly rates ) you just say " no" to the shifts offered to you.

[cherry*135]

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@carls*world wrote:

Good way to justify smashing wages down to sub standards. And yes by the way, tips are considered taxable income. Surprised nobody else remembers seeing the question while doing their tax return. (Those who can do their own)

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Yes, I have seen the question on the tax return form. My question is.. how many people that receive tips actually declare them?

I asked about whether US workers pay tax on their tips.

[cherry*135]

 If you dont want to work  on the weekend (at normal hourly rates ) you just say " no" to the shifts offered to you.

What if most workers say No? Who is going to do the job then.

I have a relative who works as a disability support worker and he would not work night shift or weekends if he didn't get paid penal time. His particular job, is not a job a lot of other people would be willing to do.

[carls*world]

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@am*3 wrote:

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@carls*world wrote:

Good way to justify smashing wages down to sub standards. And yes by the way, tips are considered taxable income. Surprised nobody else remembers seeing the question while doing their tax return. (Those who can do their own)

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Yes, I have seen the question on the tax return form. My question is.. how many people that receive tips actually declare them?

I asked about whether US workers pay tax on their tips.

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Strangely, I answered that to another post, which doesn't appear to be there now, asking IF they would be counted as taxable income