Why would I think about it that way? That is the exact attitude that I do not want prevalent. I actually LIKE the tipping system for the traditional service-hea

Why would I think about it that way? That is the exact attitude that I do not want prevalent. I actually LIKE the tipping system for the traditional service-heavy jobs like the ones I mentioned, because it separates the product and service. I think that makes sense and I generally tip at least 20%. Generally the servers I know agree with this, although there might be some survivorship bias. With other jobs (e.g., a cashier), the position is more of an operational necessity for the employer than it is a differentiator for the customer, and in that case, I'd like to see the employer responsible for higher wages even if that means higher prices. I do not see that happening if they are let off the hook by guilt-ridden customers deciding to tip every single employee at every single transaction.