I only tip when I think they deserve a tip. I tipped the last meal I ate out. Nice person who checked every few minutes if we needed anything else. They kept our drinks from getting empty. The service was worth the tip so they got it. That is what the tip is for. Good service, not any service.

never mess with the people who handle your food.

If you don’t like paying for service don’t go out. This is the way that it is and these are likely the guests that then get on Yelp and complain…about service. You can adjust minimum wage all you want but professional waitstaff aren’t going to pander to the wealthy for minimum wage. Minimum wage service sucks as it should, you get what you pay for; minimum wage, minimum effort. If you don’t like the system, change it, don’t victimize your fellow workers. They accepted the job under this current system. I’m in that system and am working to change it but until then if you don’t tip due to your high moral standards YTA. And it’s not because USians are stoopid (we are), it’s just the ingrained culture. Under capitalism the guest will be paying this money regardless. Much like this fauxmockracy, your choice is an illusion…

I'm not the employer, don't complain if I see you doing the job you are paid for and am happy paying the price listed. tips are reserved for people who go beyond their job. people who screech about that need to cope

you don't tip because your cheap

I don't tip because I never go anywhere

we are not the same

Based

Id be amazed if a single commenter in this whole thread has worked in hospitality in any capacity, let alone waiting tables.

Most of these comments make me wonder if the poster has ever even once had a good night out at a nice restaurant.

Disclaimer: I live in a country without a serious tipping culture. But still...

To insure proper service. Congratulations, everyone at the joint now knows your face and that you’re cheap.

You’ll get the worst service imaginable at your once favorite place. You’ve ruined it for yourself.

No one should really defend tipping. It literally has classist history that was updated from that to a racist history and criminal history.

I don't think you can't pay extra to someone because you liked them or what they did for you. We have whole holidays for gifts but man if people knew the history of tipping and why Europe picked up Americans anti tipping policy once upon a time I think we could move past it.