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> In a wealthy first world country, it's very difficult to pay a living wage while also keeping prices low. Is this true? I have repeatedly come across people
by voisin 2y ago
> In a wealthy first world country, it's very difficult to pay a living wage while also keeping prices low.
Is this true? I have repeatedly come across people saying tipping in North America is insane since in most of the rest of the world it isn’t required because restaurants pay living wages to start, and the pricing is on par or less than in North America.
- ghaff 2y agoYou have to look at exchange rates and relative incomes if you’re comparing US to Europe. (And a service fee is often tacked on in the UK for table service so it’s not unique to the U.)