I was a Starbucks barista for a year (2000), and customer tips were an important part of my take home.
I think most people think like you, because at the time I calculated my average tip was 5 cents per customer, but that still raise my hourly to something I could almost afford to live on (I think it took me from $6-something to about $9/hr).
I wouldn't consider getting a latte and not tipping after that experience.
I think most people think like you, because at the time I calculated my average tip was 5 cents per customer, but that still raise my hourly to something I could almost afford to live on (I think it took me from $6-something to about $9/hr).
I wouldn't consider getting a latte and not tipping after that experience.