Originally Posted by
ssamuels
I prefer the tipping system in restaurants due to the simple fact of incentivizing better service. Many countries add a mandatory service charge (i.e. tip), however the service is inferior. Why? The server has no incentive to serve you better; whether he/she does a good job or not you're still paying the "service charge.". Extremely annoying!!
With the US tipping system in restaurants, if the servers do ok, you tip them 15%, you tip them more if they take the extra mile. In some countries, a lot of people tip even though service is included, provided that they got good service.
It's cultural difference - so if the other system bothers you so much, don't use it.