jj123van

First of all, I think there are exceptional servers out there who deserve higher wage. However, I think there are some terrible servers out there who takes tips for granted. I really believe in tips should be give in relationship to quality of service received, not a set percentage. I would often pay 30%+ for a good experience (regardless of type of restaurant); but there are times I would refuse to pay any tips due to a sup-par quality of service.

In many countries (Switzerland, Germany, Japan, etc.), tips are considered offensive by waiters, as they truly believe in service quality standards, and take pride in their profession. On the same token, would you tip a bank teller for processing your bank transaction? They often have to deal with difficult guest and still put up a smile. How about a Bus Drivers? Flight attendant? Janitor? Supermarket cashiers? Don't they deserve to be tipped as much as a Waiter/Waitress?