#22: Wage Problems Hidden Behind Tipping Culture
Showing appreciation for good service is a wonderful practice, but North America’s tipping culture has reached a point that feels unreasonable. People aren’t imagining it — the system has grown wildly out of control.

The real issue isn’t the workers who rely on tips; it’s the employers who refuse to pay a fair wage and shift that responsibility onto customers. People deserve to earn enough through their regular paychecks, not through a system that leaves them guessing week to week.