the act of placing in a lower rank or position: The refusal to allow women to be educated was part of society's subordination of women to men. 2. the act subordinating, or of making dependent, secondary, or subservient. 3. the condition of being subordinated, or made dependent, secondary, or subservient.
In the United States, most waitresses earn the minimum hourly wage plus tips, which can bring their hourly rate to $10/hour, $15/hour, or more. It also greatly depends on your attitude. No matter what a waitress should always be nice and sweet. This can improve your hourly wage from $10 to $20 or more.
Average Income and Benefits. Waitresses earned an average of $20,890 in wages and tips in 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10 percent made less than $16,070. Tips are usually anywhere from 15 to 25 percent of their earnings.