Originally Posted by
joshwex90
Although that's true in Israel where many waiters don't get any salary because they rely on tips, though nowadays, I think most restaurants, at least reputable ones, "guarantee" staff the minimum wage, meaning if they don't make it in tips, the manager agrees to pay them enough to cover minimum wage.
I think Israel was right up there with the USA in tipping ridiculousness and expectation. At least in the tourist industry, I found tipping not only expected, but outright demanded.