I am not surprised by how many people have posted that they do not tip, but it is disappointing. You can complain about it all day long, but it is the cultural norm and it is expected that you tip when you go to a bar or restaurant. Not tipping is beyond rude, and it shows a degree of cheapskatery that you should be embarrassed by. After all we are talking about a few dollars, which is nothing to you at that point but adds up to quite a bit for the server/bartender involved.
Keep in mind that the food prices that you see on the menu assume that you will be tipping the staff. For everyone complaining about having to subsidize the waitstaff's pay, you would be doing it either way. If nobody tipped and it was paid by the owner you would see much higher prices for food.
Personally, it's not tipping I believe in it's over-tipping. Partly to make up for the sad, cheap, bitter people who refuse to do so. Mainly because I respect the people serving me and want to show that to them.
It also helps to get better service, especially at a bar. I can guarantee that my drinks come better and faster than those of a bad tipper. Think about that next time you can't get the bartender's attention for your second round.
Keep in mind that the food prices that you see on the menu assume that you will be tipping the staff. For everyone complaining about having to subsidize the waitstaff's pay, you would be doing it either way. If nobody tipped and it was paid by the owner you would see much higher prices for food.
Personally, it's not tipping I believe in it's over-tipping. Partly to make up for the sad, cheap, bitter people who refuse to do so. Mainly because I respect the people serving me and want to show that to them.
It also helps to get better service, especially at a bar. I can guarantee that my drinks come better and faster than those of a bad tipper. Think about that next time you can't get the bartender's attention for your second round.