[aniketpant]

Where exactly are these unwritten tipping laws written? I've been living in US for the last one year and I feel that the entire tipping culture is a social custom that you are expected to adhere by. I was told that I should always tip at least a $1 per drink at a bar or cafe and I've been doing that but I notice that people go for "No Tip" on these iPads.

So if most people are choosing "No Tip", where did this unwritten rules of tipping go. If I should be concerned of living wage, why is there no consumer pressure on business owners to make these changes? If people keep on complying with this unwritten culture of tipping, most people will always be in a dilemma when they are expected to tip.

[behringer]

Not tipping underpaid staff is a dick move, that's why you have to tip. if you want to change it, lobby your government or write to the business owners. Don't penalize $4/hr staff just to make a stupid point.

The unwritten rule is, tip your less than minimum wage staff that is working for you.