Where do the interests of the customer fit into the situation? Not trying to be negative, but part of the rationale for tipping is that it puts the customer in a measure of control over the server - the server is putatively rewarded for good service.
If the customers are satisfied, I’d be happy to see this become more common. But if the money to be made for pushing customers through makes service slip, I would not be a long-term customer of the restaurant.
Then let me be negative for you! This is exactly my problem with this and it’s a horrible idea.
Why on earth would any self-respecting conservative give up their freedom to determine what tip they would like to offer? I nearly always tip 20%, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to be required affirmatively to pay for a meal that includes a 20% markup for the server who provides me with crappy service. This is definitely not a consumer focused solution.
Be sure and tip your plumber rather than depend on his own motivation to do good and honest work, and I can guarantee you that a plumber can make a much bigger difference than a waitress in what he delivers, in terms of “service”.
Well - it used to be that way. I was always told to tip based on performance, but have gotten a lot of scoldings over the years for doing just that. Hell it used to be 10% was the average tip, now it’s 15 and 20%. I’ve even had waitresses come up to me as I went out the door to tell me what I left wasn’t enough and been told by members of my party that they would chip in if I was short cash after already putting down 15%.
That being said when I’ve had absolutely stunning service I’ve left a $40 tip on a $20 meal, etc.
I like this myself. Reminds me of Japan where tipping is an insult....it’s interpreted there as the person obviously isn’t good at what they do so likely need some extra help.
And punitively rewarded for bad. Include me out.