• Lols [they/them]@lemm.ee
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    2 years ago

    from the netherlands where this nonsense is starting to take root, i refuse to pay more than it said on the bill

    i do not order or buy from places that dont include taxes in the price tag and report them whenever i come across them, i refuse to order from places that dont include the deposit on cans and bottles in the price tag, and i refuse to to tip people for just doing their job

    ill tip if i messed something up, but i dont see any reason why i should pay someone extra for doing what their job requires them to do, especially since theyre at worst making the same minimum wage i am

    • z2k_@lemmy.nz
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      2 years ago

      Same in NZ. We have a high minimum wage and already pay pretty high prices for everything.

      Some Eftpos/Credit card terminals will even ask if you want to tip when you make a payment. Such an awkward moment pressing “No” right in front of the person serving you.

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      2 years ago

      Something I’ve noticed in the UK post Covid, is that take aways have a delivery charge and an option to tip the driver. Maybe I would have chucked him a few quid in cash when it was free delivery, but what’s the delivery cost for if not to pay their wages already?

      • Towerism@beehaw.org
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        2 years ago

        Honestly I think the delivery cost is there because people are willing to pay it. Because they’d be “leaving money on the table” if they didn’t levy fees that people are willing to pay. I dont think the fee exists for any other reason.