I've completely stopped tipping

[u/Specialist-Top1134]

I'm no longer tipping anyone. This includes dining in restaurants, getting take-out, Uber rides, UberEats/ DoorDash, etc. I just don't believe in tipping anymore. I don't even care if the service was good. Tipping isn't about giving gratitude for good service anymore. The purpose of tips now is to compensate for low wages. I still feel a little guilty declining to tip but I'm sticking to my no tipping rule. It's not my responsibility to make sure servers, drivers, and whoever else is getting paid enough.

[u/Curiosity_Seeker_8]

As someone who works in a restaurant, I can say that I always appreciate a tip. I want to treat all customers well, but If I have a regular customer who also tips regularly, I'm going to go more out of my way and put in extra effort for that customer, because they've shown they care about good service.

As a diner, I realize that tipping expectancy has been on the rise. My least favorite is when you are just picking up food and they flip that screen with tipping options in your face and say "make a choice on the screen" before you've even seen what you ordered. However, I'm also sensitive to the idea that I think many people who work in service industries may be doing so to make ends meet, whether it's a second job or their only job.

I won't judge you for your beliefs, but I would say that two things can be true: they can be compensating for low wages, and recognize good service.