Originally Posted by
nevertipneverwill
However, if there is a law stating that I HAVE TO give tip, then of course I'm not going to break it. I'll just tip the minimum required by law. Please show me that government law.
Nobody claimed there was a law, but simply that categorically refusing to tip waiters in this country is a jerk move. They're effectively independent contractors, paying restaurants for the privilege of waiting tables which (hopefully) will garner them enough tips to add up to a living wage. Similar to your "if they don't like the job they should quit" argument -- if you don't like the system here, you're more than welcome to not eat in restaurants (or stick to Mickey D's).
Oh, welcome to FT.