DanielLC comments on [SEQ RERUN] Science Doesn't Trust Your Rationality - Less Wrong

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Comment author: DanielLC 05 May 2012 06:51:14PM 0 points [-]

Libertarianism secretly relies on most individuals being prosocial enough to tip at a restaurant they won't ever visit again.

Libertarianism might rely on individuals generally being that prosocial, but that specific thing isn't necessary. Most jobs don't get tips. There's no reason waiters need them.

Comment author: ZankerH 06 May 2012 03:00:15PM 1 point [-]

As I understand it, in the USA waiting staff get paid below minimum wage and are expected to live off tips.

Comment author: nawitus 06 May 2012 08:59:48PM 1 point [-]

If tipping stopped, waiting staff wages would increase and so would food prices (to pay for the wage increases).