Originally Posted by
Nugget_Oz
I don't see anywhere that the willingness to tip being a criteria for entry into the United States.
It is not a "criterion" for entry into the United States. Observance of local customs and practices is a criterion of a considerate world traveler. Those who seek to impose their own practices and customs when a guest in a foreign nation are, in fact, boors.
There are many residents who don't tip
There are not many Americans who don't tip, and those that don't are regarded as boors.
or prefer not to tip
This has nothing to do with preference. People's preferences are irrelevant as long as they follow the local custom.
but suffer its existence due to an inability to exercise their right not to.
We're not discussing rights, but simple courtesy. Those who visit other countries and insist on doing things the way they at home, are rude and, therefore, boors.
If you want to tip so be it but you should not make others feel as if they have to.
On the contrary, if you're going to come to my country, lecture Americans on how they
should do things, and insist on doing things your own way, regardless of the extent to which it conflicts with local practice, you are not welcome here. Please stay home.