So you’ve gone your whole life without tipping? Wow, I’m embarrassed for you. Most people in our society understand that you tip the waiter.
Back in the late 1990s when I was waiting tables I think I made $2.38/hour, which was the going rate in my state and much less than minimum wage. Like everyone else, I made my money through tips, not wage.
If you’re not going to tip, then I suggest you stick to drive-thru burger joints. That way you’re not unknowingly screwing someone out of their livelihood.