Originally Posted by
Fredd
IMO It doesn't make any difference financially. That's why I'm confused about the idea that eliminating tipping would provide consumers with an extra 15% of spending power.
I think its a cultural thing and as someone from outside the US I believe its makes a difference in terms of KNOWING what you will have to pay at the end of the meal/service.
Going on trips to America as a student, I always found it frustrating that you would be expected to tip the same as the accountant who has just popped out for lunch. Or at a bar when you seen some person tip $10 for a drink for no apparent reason. it can be intimidating.