Ok...I know this will probably open a firestorm, but I am interested on how people feel.
If the basic tip is 20% based on your bill, how is that fair to wait staff who work at a restaurant that is less expensive but they get paid the same base rate?
You can get the exact same service at one restaurant as you do a more expensive restaurant, but because the food costs more you tip the waiters more? They get paid the same rate as a base...if you get the same service, how is it fair to give a percentage of your bill?
We usually base our tip on the quality of service received and not the cost of the food. Sometimes we will tip a waitress more at a less expensive restaurant than someone at a more expensive restaurant because of the quality of service. If you don't earn your tip, you don't deserve it.
Would love to hear the opinions on this subject....