mickeyd
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We occasionally have threads about tipping here. Here's one about a trend to do away with this antiquated bribery system.
What if more restaurants end the practice of tipping? The idea is not as far-fetched as many budget travelers might think.
Are Budget Travelers Ready for No-Tipping Restaurants?Most of Europe follows a different system. Staff is paid a higher wage, and that added cost is built into the prices on the menu. Diners are free to round up the check total to the next Euro or Pound, but they don't usually leave a larger amount unless the service was absolutely exceptional.
This model puts the onus on management to pay a responsible wage, and it makes the staff far less reliant on diner generosity. It also takes away a diner's opportunity to express appreciation or disdain.
Some diners contend this approach tends to decrease the incentive for servers to excel. But the other side of that argument focuses on the benefits of a uniform payroll.
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