Is tipping a good way to reward service and pay service workers?

Hank argued in 2011 that tipping fails to encourage good service, since other factors sway tips more and higher wages in Europe make them unnecessary, though he still tips generously.

Axis: tipping works ... tipping fails; pay workers properly instead

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Hank

date	how	position	video
2011-12-30	first on record	Hank argues tipping, meant to encourage good service, does not work: other factors sway tips more, and in Europe higher wages and service charges make tips unnecessary; he still tips generously.	How to Tip Properly 00:02:26