Never understood the need for tipping. Pay staff whatever rate is appropriate. If the service isn’t acceptable, management should be aware of it and fix it. Or, the customer will fix it for them by not being a customer anymore.
I’d imagine the counter argument will be that going out for a meal will become more expensive. I think that ship has already left the dock and heading to open water.
If you ever go to Europe, you will quickly see the difference in service between workers who rely on tips and those who do not.
I just returned from Amsterdam, a city I love, but the service is typically far below standards for an American. No tipping there. You will wait much longer for service before, during and after the meal. Much, much longer. In Italy, it is even more pronounced.
I’ve learned to just relax when eating out in Europe, so I can take it either way. Tips, no tips. Whatever. I live in NYC and won’t be going to Chicago anyway.
Think of servers as independent contractors.
They provide the link between the kitchen and the table, they provide the base for the dinning experience.
A smiling, friendly, attentive server makes the meal a pleasant night. Well worth paying for.
Wrong. I am a frequent cruiser. I in old days waiters received cash tips on last day of cruise. Service was very good. Now they include tips in bill. Service has become erratic.
I mean, you’re paying a good chunk for a service....why pay MORE for that service?...its not like they’re giving you free stuff or extra service...