Wow, you even went to the "they're just immigrants", huh? I don't care who they are, I should not have to Bribe everyone from the dishwasher on up to do a good job. Just pay them. Don't make me, the end user, responsible for how well the entire staff is compensated. When I started reading this article I had sympathy for the folks who wanted tips. Heck with that, the whole chain should not extort me to do their jobs. I'll pay by card, and pay the minimum tip. Tipping is out of control.