Oh no, I think tipping is a great institution! I've done my share of waitressing. Most of the time, the employer lets you fill in your own amount for tips. At least, that's how they used to do it. So you fill in the balance between shift pay and minimum wage, plus a couple of bucks to make it look less contrived. So you still get
some tax free earnings.
More than that, though, it gives the wait staff a sense of proprietorship. There are the company policies and requirements that you have to meet. But, beyond that, it's up to you when you hit the floor how you treat
your customers. If you're really good at it and you build a relationship w/ your regulars, you can make twice the average. If you're not, then you know pretty quickly to look for another line of work. That saves the company, and the customer, on supervision and training.
Tipping serves the customer, wait staff and the company very well.
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