Originally Posted by JBord

I don't think we disagree at all. But the problem is, I can't change the construct. The only thing I can do is try to contribute in a small way to prevent the spread of tipping to jobs that really shouldn't be tipped, by not doing it myself and by discouraging others from it.

And before someone misreads that, I'm not discouraging from tipping in all situations. Please do tip your server, bartender, etc. But starting to tip anyone and everyone just because you enjoy the service they provide encourages them to start begging for tips. I don't want to see a day where I have to walk into a board room meeting and put a tip jar out in front of me.