The minimum wage in Massachusetts for tipped employees is $3.75 per hour. The last time I waited tables (Bill Clinton was President) it was almost one dollar less than that. That's a lot of running around for that type of money. People who go out to eat don't tip well anyway. Don't tell me it's because the service isn't good. I've seen a lot of people bust it from table to table and they don't get a good tip to show for it.
I was talking to a friend of mine who got back from a trip to Europe. He was telling me about the dining experience there. The waitstaff in Europe give you their undivided attention and the best part about dining out is that there is no tip so you don't feel rushed to leave when you get your check. There's no one walking back and forth by your table to see if you have paid so they can clear and set their table and get ready for the next party to be seated at your table.
The waitstaff takes care of you and you don't feel like you're being rushed in Europe. You can take your time with the meal and since the waiter or waitress is already getting paid for their shift, there's no pressure to upsell or add on items when you are ordering your meal.
I know the argument to this: "This will cause the price of everything to go up." Why would that matter? You're not stiffing the service (tipped) employees to start with. Right? Putting the servers on payroll means there is no pressure on them or on you. You've already been paying the money. Now you're just seeing that amount on the check. In addition, you're not waiting around for your change. You can just pay your bill and be on your way to enjoy the rest of your night.
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