Re:Uber rolls out in-app tipping
by smileysteve on Wednesday June 21, 2017 @11:12AM
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Indeed.
> Racist
One reason why Uber has been great for the black community is that hailing a cab has traditionally been more difficult. Studies show that Black patrons get lower levels of service and black waiters get lower tips than their white peers (because of enduring stereotypes).
> Sexist
Women are often tipped more based off of looks than their male peers. Similarly, warding off advances and harassment is a thing.
> Classist
A diner and a 5 star restaurant often have competing levels of service, yet % based tipping means that the restaurant servers take home much less more money. Similarly, things like crooked teeth can affect how your patrons regard your smile.
> Racist
One reason why Uber has been great for the black community is that hailing a cab has traditionally been more difficult. Studies show that Black patrons get lower levels of service and black waiters get lower tips than their white peers (because of enduring stereotypes).
> Sexist
Women are often tipped more based off of looks than their male peers. Similarly, warding off advances and harassment is a thing.
> Classist
A diner and a 5 star restaurant often have competing levels of service, yet % based tipping means that the restaurant servers take home much less more money. Similarly, things like crooked teeth can affect how your patrons regard your smile.