The tweet from the account @soycamarero, a Twitter account that uploads content related to the hospitality industry, has generated an intense debate on social networks after sharing an image of a curious sign placed in a bar.
On the sign you can read a message addressed to customers, reminding them of the importance of leaving tips for service staff. The message indicates that the tip is part of the salary of waiters and waitresses, so it is crucial for their economic support.
The sign states: "Dear customer: We remind you that the tip you leave for the waitress is part of her salary, therefore the tip you leave is very important to her. Don't forget to leave your tip before you leave. We also remind you that if "Your table has 4 or more people, your tip should be 15% of your total bill. Thank you for your understanding, we appreciate your tip."
This post has generated a large number of comments, most of them expressing a critical stance towards the idea of tips being part of the salary of service staff. Many users argue that tipping should be a voluntary gesture and not an obligation, and that the base salary of hospitality employees should be decent enough without depending on the generosity of customers. "In Spain the salary does not depend on tips, it does not depend on people's charity, it depends on who hires and must do so based on the law." or "Tipping is voluntary, paying decent wages should be mandatory.", are some examples.
The discussion has also highlighted the need for legislation that regulates the issue of tips and protects the labor rights of workers in the sector. Furthermore, many users agree on the importance of addressing this issue from a broader and more structural perspective, and criticize the placement of signs of this nature to make people feel bad: "This sign is unnecessary.", "It is an absolute shame to do so." what are they doing by putting that", or "When I see that, I'll leave, and I'll also tell you why."
