I see a lot of posts on the internet from servers in North Dakota complaining about the tipping habits of the Canadians they encounter. So, because I have been a server in North Dakota and because I now live in Canada I feel like I need to do some speaking up.
To the bad Canadian tippers:
I feel like the ONLY thing you need to understand is that in North Dakota servers don't get paid minimum wage. More often than not your server is getting paid close to $4 an hour. Yes, you read that right. There is a law in North Dakota and some other states that allows employers to pay their employees much lower than minimum wage because they make up for it in tips. Obviously this is a law that needs to be changed because the patrons of a restaurant shouldn't be paying the wages and also because it puts A LOT of stress on the servers who try really hard and get jipped. So, please.. for the love of God, tip at least 15-20%. Please. And please pass this on to friends and family who travel to Grand Forks or Fargo or anywhere else. I'm begging you.
To the upset servers in North Dakota:
First, minimum wage in Manitoba is around $10 an hour and from what I understand servers get paid that on top of their tips. So, it's safe to assume that the people you are serving from Canada have no clue you get paid nothing per hour. If you provide great service, that is still no excuse to me but, there is an explanation for that as well...
Apparently, it is commonly known that Manitobans tend to be real cheap. So, I'm sorry for that.
I really hope this clears up at least a little of the frustration and confusion. And I also hope this gets around to Canadians who love to get a deal in the U.S.
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