Why CNBC’s video on a “tipping trick” is bullsh*t

CNBC recently posted this video on a \”tipping trick that could save you over $400 a year\”

Basically, they\’re advocating for paying service workers a little less in order for you to save a few bucks…So we can safely assume no one in this video has ever had a job in the service industry.

If you\’re wondering why we need to tip at all, twitter user @itsa_talia can tell you:
\”servers make between $2 & $4 an hour, sometimes less. tips make up the difference, ensuring servers make at least minimum wage. when they don’t, the company pays (tip credit). when the company pays, they cut back on servers/hours, which in turn makes your experience worse.\”

So here are some helpful tips on tipping:
#1: If you feel like you can\’t afford a 20% tip? As Bon Appetite says \”If you don’t have money to equitably compensate the people working to create an enjoyable dining experience, you don’t have money to go out.\”

#2: If you need a quick way to calculate 20%: Move the decimal one place to the left, and double. For example, if your bill is $38.00, move that point for $3.80, then double it for $7.60 <- BOOM!

#3: If you\’re on a date and they\’re cheap on the tip, Dave Grohl has the proper response for you:

 

Read more about why tipping isn’t optional on Bon Appetit.