what pisses me off more about tipping situations is how shady most servers are. I was at this relatively expensive Italian restaurant a few days ago for a post-wedding-ceremony dinner and there were 7 of us. Meals were like 40 a person. She ended up charging us for 6. I'm thinking, "Wow, sweet, we saved money, someone is stupid". NO. When the server brings us the check, she tells us "Just so you know, I only charged for 6 people, not 7" AKA "PAY ME FOR THE 7TH PERSON IN TIPS AS OPPOSED THIS RESTAURANT".
I guess it's common practice. On the one hand, I don't mind a server getting the money instead of the company. It's kind of a "FUCK YOU" to the corporations. But as a matter of principle, FUCK THAT WHORE I WILL NEVER EAT THERE AGAIN.