[Gigantor]

What incentive for good or even great service would there be if there was no tipping?

[DrewsMum]

The majority odd restaurants don’t split the tips properly. They split them evenly, socialist style... When i tip, it’s in CASH and i slip into the waitress/waiters hands or pocket and tell then it is THEIRS and NOT to share it.

[douginthearmy]

Japanese don't tip and provide better service. I always tip. I am just saying that tips aren't necessary for good service. Often here in America, even with the tip incentive, service is poor. When comparing to other countries and cultures, even "good" service here would only be mediocre service elsewhere.

I think this country is going to hell in a handbasket and fast. I still treat everyone as best as I can muster and repay good service in kind. Even though in the back of my mind I know more than half of my fellow Americans are entitlement minded parasitic scumbags not to mention downright unamerican, I won't allow them to change who I am.