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Re:'It's ridiculous': publicans bemused by rise of single-fi... by TurdF3rguson on Sunday February 01, 2026 @08:57PM (#46851530)
You're just speeding up those jobs getting replaced by robots with that attitude, but I guess it's just a question of when not if at this point.
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Re:'It's ridiculous': publicans bemused by rise of single-fi... by lvturner on Sunday February 01, 2026 @10:54PM (#46852219)
Should we tip the robots too?
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Re:'It's ridiculous': publicans bemused by rise of single-fi... by TurdF3rguson on Sunday February 01, 2026 @11:44PM (#46852499)
Only if they really put forth an effort.
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Re:'It's ridiculous': publicans bemused by rise of single-fi... by lvturner on Monday February 02, 2026 @12:05AM (#46852624)
In a way, that's somewhat my point.

The tip isn't the problem, the expectation that the tip will occur and thus salaries can be lowered as a result of it - is.

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