Do people actually consciously make a judgement about quality of service when they tip??!

I always just mindlessly add 15-20%. So the whole "tipping incentivizes quality of service" argument has always seemed unrealistic to me.

Do people actually consciously make a judgement about quality of service when they tip??!

I always just mindlessly add 15-20%. So the whole "tipping incentivizes quality of service" argument has always seemed unrealistic to me.

https://x.com/tracewoodgrains/status/1826601506885320775

Case in point for a service in Japan: if I get great service, I'm more likely to suggest that place to my friends, go there again alone or with my family, which is worth more than tips to local shops. See also omotenashi.