I know my opinion on tipping is very unpopular, especially to my friends that work/have worked as waitstaff....

I personally believe that tipping should be something patrons should be able to do if they desire....to REWARD good service. I feel it should be up to the owner of the establishment to pay their employees a respectful wage. It shouldn't be up to me to help pay someones rent just because thier employer doesn't care to do so. I also feel people should work hard because its the right thing to do.

In a perfect world, huh??

Again, this is only my opinion...don't want to start anything here.