The writer’s waitress/waiter is taxed on an estimated 10-20% of her/his checks whether she/he receives it, or not.
>The writer’s waitress/waiter is taxed on an estimated 10-20% of her/his checks whether she/he receives it, or not.<
Not only that, but in some eateries waitstaff must “tip out” the busboy, hostess and bartender.
When a customer stiffs the waitress in this type place, she actually ends up paying for the privilege of having to wait on the cheap slob.