Restaurant bans tipping. Guess what happened?

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

AS a consumer I want to be empowered. I don't feel like just handing that power over. I can see why you might though.

I can tell you that the empowerment you envision is an illusion. The only way your tip is really going to result in better service is if you are a regular and you tip very well. Otherwise it's kinda luck of the draw with what server you get. Even if a service charge to pay the servers was included in lieu of a tip, you still have the right to complain if there is a problem, which is really the only thing that makes a real difference in a restaurant with tipping.