If you'd prefer, we can avoid the controversy surrounding the industry at the moment and people's angsty positions on whatever side. Instead, just a simple question...
If the laws were changed to insure Waiters and other staff were paid at least minimum wage, would you stop tipping them?
Consider this from a economic perspective; since many arguments hinge on the notion they don't make enough. The cultural aspects of tipping can be a foot note at most with that in mind.
If minimum wage wasn't enough, at what wage would you stop tipping?
Perhaps also consider that prices would most likely change to compensate the increased wages in staff.
If the laws were changed to insure Waiters and other staff were paid at least minimum wage, would you stop tipping them?
Consider this from a economic perspective; since many arguments hinge on the notion they don't make enough. The cultural aspects of tipping can be a foot note at most with that in mind.
If minimum wage wasn't enough, at what wage would you stop tipping?
Perhaps also consider that prices would most likely change to compensate the increased wages in staff.