It used to be you tipped 10% at a restaurant and 15% was generous. Now 15% is less than the lowest option at most places. The cost has gone up over the years, so the percentage-based tip would also increase. But now the percentage has also increased.
Everyone (except troutman apparently) would rather not have the hassle, but it's like banning smoking. No business is going to be the first to eliminate tips, because they're afraid to lose business if their prices "look" more expensive.
As the amount of tips has increased, I've started selecting "no tip" more and more. Now it's really just for sit-down dinners and deliveries/ ride share (because I feel like if you don't, no one will accept your request).
And as a former young person, who used to work minimum wage jobs where there were no tips, I don't feel like young people who work at restaurants / bars deserve special treatment that all the others don't get.
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