For months there are two things we have been hearing a lot, “the New Normal”, and “Change”. This one is not only a change in what we do, it could also change what you do with your change at a restaurant. No Tipping.

For awhile now there has been a move in the serving industry to have the gratuity included in the price of your meal or beverage. In Toronto a few restaurants are making this the rule.

Some Toronto restaurants want to end tipping by adding a hospitality fee amid COVID-19

I can’t help but wonder if this will affect the quality of service. But as I say that, things have to be pretty bad before I skip the tip completely. I do however tip better if the server does an exceptional job. Having worked as a server, usually for fundraisers, we always tried to do our job well anyway. When working for pay the tip was always a nice bonus, but never expected.

The idea of getting rid of tipping is not new and there have been many reasons suggested as to why many think the custom should end. Here is an article from six years ago on the topic.

9 Reasons We Should Abolish Tipping

Whether you think tipping is a good thing or not, it has made for some funny TV.