Jay RaynerOver on some other bear pit, there's been a lot of talk today about tipping in restaurants and how confusing it is. I'd like to see it end altogether.Menu prices would rise but I'd know that what I see is what I'm paying and that the people serving me are being paid a decent wage and aren't dependent on tips. it requires a lot of cultural and admin changes, but it works in Japan, France and Australia so there's no reason it couldn't work here. What do you think?
Star Leigh@JayRayner Agree, because tips have become meaningless - here in America, they’re just a required part of the price for so many things (unless you want to be a total asshole). I always tip 20% because it’s the socially expected thing, regardless of service level. Not just at restaurants, but for hair stylists, Uber rides, food delivery, movers, pretty much any service industry. If they were paid more instead of relying on tips it’d be better for everyone.