I'm Sure This is Happening in NZ as Well

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The (misguided) logic that is becoming apparent here is similar to the reasoning in support of tipping service staff in the US hospitality sector. Those employees rely on what are essentially donations in order to supplement their deficient pay rates and in turn the employers use tipping to justify their pitiful pay rates.

Thankfully that model is one that is shunned by New Zealanders.