Never had an owner, or even a manager, that knew what kind of tips I made either, so what's the difference?

Ya, cuz your country hasnt been crying about jobs for the better part of three years now.

That was YEARS ago, dude. I don't wait tables anymore :lol:

But yes, you are supposed to, and yes, I did. How accurately did I do so? I don't remember, but at least I paid some.

But if you're gonna go there, what about day laborers, or babysitters, or kids who mow lawns, or people who sell shit on Ebay, do they pay taxes?

The difference is that you do a better job in hopes of a better tip.

We dont really have 'day laborers', and students dont have to pay tax on earnings in Canada.

I meant from the manager/owner aspect.

What does that have to do with the price of tea in China?

Fewer jobs means less demand for tea.

JC

depends - how much lead is in it?

'slice's point is that the customer tipping variable is a better incentive/management method than the salaried staff chasing around the hourly employees.