Lillie further adds that restaurant menu prices are intentionally kept lower, allowing customers to provide tips. “The food is priced lower because you are expected to leave a tip on it,” she says. “If you cannot afford to tip, then you don’t deserve to dine out.”
She compares the situation to hiring a nanny. “It’s the same thing with a nanny. If you can’t afford to pay someone a full salary, you don’t deserve a nanny,” she says. Lillie finishes off by declaring that if you cannot tip, then “you don’t deserve to dine out,” suggesting customers opt for takeout or visit fast-food places instead. Wowzer!
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In the video’s caption, Lillie further expresses her frustration: “And to anyone who says we should be getting paid a higher hourly… Okay??? BUT WE ARE. Not tipping will only make your dining experience WORSE!!!!”
Following Lillie’s video, numerous people took to the comments section to give their own perspectives. One person, while acknowledging they consistently tip when dining out, took issue with the way Lillie presented her message.
“I always tip, but the entitlement is just wild, like, find a different job that doesn’t require you to run around and pays you well hourly,” they commented.
Another user agreed, suggesting that if the job’s pay is insufficient, a person should seek alternative employment. “If you can’t live off your job pay, find another job. This is ridiculous,” they said.
Of course, some users were in agreeance with Lillie’s message. One person shared their own experience, saying: “LITERALLY… I make $2.13 an hour, and we don’t receive paychecks at all.” Another user chimed in, exclaiming: “SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK.”
One user offered a suggestion: “Go off, girl. If someone doesn’t tip because they believe the employer should pay fair wages, then they should only support businesses that do so.”
There was also someone who wrote about their commitment to tipping but disagreed with Lillie’s comment that a 20% tip is mandatory, even when the service is below average. “I tip based on service,” they said. “I always tip 20% or more unless the service was exceptionally bad.”
