>Until we can legislate that servers make at least $7.25/hr nationwide, no amount of technology is going to move us in that regard. Even with generous minimum

>Until we can legislate that servers make at least $7.25/hr nationwide, no amount of technology is going to move us in that regard. Even with generous minimum wages, tip culture has crept into Western Europe pretty rapidly. It's more than just a wage technicality that has to change to overcome or dismantle the established tipping culture. I really, really like the idea of being able to just get up and walk out of a restaurant or bar without having to deal with money though. That said, so long as tips remain expected you're going to come across as a jerk if you don't leave something and it'll likely be remembered for the next time you visit.