Wow, I accedentally offended two of the persons I respect the most on these forums. That was definitely not my meaning; I thought that I exaggerated enough not to be misinterpreted, but obviously I failed -- maybe because I am not an native english speaker/writer. Anyway, my short response makes no sense read out of context, ie. this thread. What I tried to address -- in an ironic way -- was, in a few short words this:
Why are there a system of payment for people working in the restaurant business based on sympathy, or internalized notions of what is acceptible or not. This system only works because people are socialized into a system where tipping is a mandatory social practice -- more or less. It is, as far as I know, not a crime not to tip. Tipping is not codified in any way, it is more of a customary law -- in some societies, very few indeed. Taking the (ironic) stance if being super liberal -- that is neo liberal capitalistic -- I see little reason to give tip, since I don't want to throw my money around. Instead of spreading my wealth, I am creating wealth through capitalistic bank flows. Basic liberal theories on capital accumulation and growth tells us that the poor people will just spend while their money, while the richer entreprenurial one will use the money to create more wealth, that in the long term will benefit everyone.
Edit: and yes, when I am in the US I always tip, just because it lessens the chance that the waiter will piss in my soup
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