I was speaking with a server, who worked at a restaurant where the Governor of our state occasionally dined. Through word of mouth, (and they say that’s the most powerful advertising venue) we were informed that this particular Governor didn’t “believe” in tipping more than 10%. What a statement to make, whether it be verbal or in writing, such as the bottom line of the charge slip. The statement that makes to all of us in the restaurant industry, is that you think we should work for half the pay. There are thousands upon thousands of restaurant workers in any given state, just barely scraping by, and you think we should earn less? Do you really think that little of this segment of your constituency? How quickly would the Governor try and quiet a movement that suggested they should have their pay cut in half? Or better yet, maybe they should get paid for performance….how much would be earned then?
So for those of you in the public eye (and most of you who are, are there because its where you wanted to be) you must remember that your “cheapness” makes a far greater statement about you, than it ever could about us.
Okay, that’s about as political as I get…….but it brings to mind the old adage, “What goes around, comes around.”
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