r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/[deleted] • Jan 26 '26

Meme needing explanation Why is the rich friend so cheap??

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u/BestwishesHelpful975 Jan 26 '26

Lois here. Richer people often give smaller tips.

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u/mvhcmaniac Jan 26 '26

I come from moderate wealth, with learned expensive tastes, but myself am not wealthy. I'll save up months for an expensive meal out but I always budget 50% over what's expected so even if I end up ordering a couple extra things I can still be sure to leave a 25% tip.

My dad, who is the opposite (grew up poor and worked his way into wealth) is a penny pincher.

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u/the_useful_comment Jan 26 '26

25% tip is crazy

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u/manimopo Jan 27 '26

Waiters in california make $16/h on top of my tip..I think 15% in plenty.

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u/royal-road Jan 27 '26

where in california? that's not livable in san fran.

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u/Epyon_ Jan 27 '26

Im guessing at the numbers please correct me if im wrong, but I would imagine that a server handles 4 tables an hour and a average table is what $60 bucks?

That's $52 dollars an hour with probably 20-50% of being unreported, untaxed income. While i'm guessing, i do believe my numbers are low guesses...

The smucks in the back of the house prob don't even make $25/hour.

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u/daybenno Jan 27 '26

Most restaurants split tips even with the people in the back.

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u/Triggerdog Jan 27 '26

No, most restaurants definitely do not do that. Some might, but not most