I tip because I know that the servers are getting shit pay because business owners are counting on tips to make up the rest.
But I hate it. It's not "tipping" - which is to give some extra to show appreciation for service. It's an underhanded guilt trip to make you pay more than you thought you were going to pay for your meal.
I especially hate "tipping" for cases where no service was provided. It's really just a surcharge on the coffee/whatever.
Raise prices and drop the tipping.
I ate at a restaurant recently where they did just that. They had a little sign on the table that said something along the lines of "we've raised our prices 20% to pay living wages and we don't encourage tipping". I left a small tip anyway, but it was a true tip.
But I hate it. It's not "tipping" - which is to give some extra to show appreciation for service. It's an underhanded guilt trip to make you pay more than you thought you were going to pay for your meal.
I especially hate "tipping" for cases where no service was provided. It's really just a surcharge on the coffee/whatever.
Raise prices and drop the tipping.
I ate at a restaurant recently where they did just that. They had a little sign on the table that said something along the lines of "we've raised our prices 20% to pay living wages and we don't encourage tipping". I left a small tip anyway, but it was a true tip.