> replace tipping with higher wages I'm not suggesting to "replace" tipping with anything. I'm saying you should pay waiters enough so they don't depend on tip

> replace tipping with higher wages I'm not suggesting to "replace" tipping with anything. I'm saying you should pay waiters enough so they don't depend on tips. Tips are a nice bonus, but they shouldn't be necessary. Which is the situation in most places other than the US. Here in Austria waiters are grateful if you tip them, and they might think you're cheap if you don't tip, but they still make enough to live even without tips.