So let's say I go into the Waffle House. I order a breakfast that comes to $7.50. The server takes the order, fills my coffee cup 2 or 3 times, brings the meal, etc. If I tip 15% it is only $1.12 and she worked harder than the server in the upscale restaurant that served the $50 dollar meal and drink who gets $7.50.
THAT is why the custom is flawed.
BTW, the ambience of the restaurant (décor, tables, etc)should influence the cost of the meal - not the amount paid for service in my opinion. I personally wish we used the European model and just pay the servers a decent wage and include it in the cost of the meal.
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