05/01/2026
Why not tipping when dining in is the best solution to end tipping
It seems like a lot of people get confused as to why endtippers still eat at sit down restaurants that expect a tip.
Well, what are the options and the most likely outcomes?
Legislation:
I am not a law maker, nor do I even plan to be. In states where laws have been put to a vote reform hasn't happen. If there was a law to end tipping I'd vote for it though.
Just stay home:
I usually do, and I prefer it actually. However, sometimes people want a change or just to do something different for example.
Tips are optional. When prompted to tip no one if forced to tip. In other words, it's my right to not tip.
If a majority stops dining out not only will the servers lose their jobs but all supporting jobs will also be lost.
Only support no tipping restaurants:
I'd gladly pick a no-tip establishment but short of fast food no local options exist.
Then just get take out:
Cold food packed into a to go container, no thanks.
More diners are optting for takeout and as a result many restaurants have started tacking on tips to take out orders.
The solution:
Dine where ever and however you like and do not tip.
We need the servers on our, people who dine in and tip are preventing employers from needing to pay living wages. As someone in this sub pointed out:
The first $5 of tips per hour keeps $5 in the employer's pocket. If there are no tips then the employer cannot only pay the employee the lower tipped wage rate.
As soon as servers stop being able to rely on tips making up the majority of their pay they will join the fight to end tipping too.
