Quote Originally Posted by Beskar View Post
In America, they work on the concept where employers pay you below minimum wage and expect you to make up the difference from people paying extra for their meal from the goodness of their hearts.

It is completely alien to us, especially when the likes of Dominos are charging $16 for a Pizza (When you can buy a raw version from Walmart for $5). So the only real concept of Brits tipping is when the total is like "$24.30" and we just give them $25 and tell them to keep the change.

However, those Dominos pizza boys are earning $9.47 per hour which is probably more than what Pizza earns and are supplied with a car/bike and petrol too.
I have to admit, as an America, I don't understand the idea of the obligatory tip. I don't mind giving a good tip for good service- but I kind of chap under the notion that I'm required to give a "gratuity". I've always thought that if it's required then it should be added to the bill. If it's really a gratuity, it should hinge on your satisfaction with your service.

As for pizza deliveries.... I don't bother. I think it's actually more hassle to have it delivered than to go get it yourself.