I will agree that tipping culture is terrible and toxic in many cases but unfortunately it is the case in the U.S. as much as we would all love to be in Japan and get exact change and people are paid and treated better and all of that great stuff we are not there.

I don't mind getting a tip for good work and usually I share that tip with my staff or co-workers depending on my position. In the end some drinks on a hot day is quite nice or cash is fine or vegan baked goods are especially nice. Once a guy gave me a bottle of $250 wine which I still have and can't really do much with.

I think going crazy with a tip over small stuff can be a little insulting but if I can buy lunch for my co-workers or give that money to a worthy charity or something it isn't so bad.

I grew up in America so tipping is just normal but yeah figuring out how much to tip is ridiculous and knowing all the rules is tough so if we could go to a tipless society that would be cool or tipping because you want to tip not because it is sort of the need for employees and is looked down upon if you don't.

Heck in the summer time someone comes in the clutch with a nice cold Virgil's Cream Soda or Root Beer or a Maine Root Blueberry Soda and I am happy happy happy. That stuff is so good.