"“Tipping is about making sure the people who are performing that service for you are getting paid what they’re owed,” said Schenker, who’s been working in the

"“Tipping is about making sure the people who are performing that service for you are getting paid what they’re owed,” said Schenker, who’s been working in the service industry for roughly 18 years." Yes, this would be what some call "wages". It's a terrible system. People are not valued by their employers. Employers distance themselves from employees.