Agree, as someone who grew up in a non-tipping country then became American later in life. I really like visiting countries where tipping is not only not done but actually &quot;considered rude in their culture&quot;. Going to Japan in a few weeks...<p>Within the US I&#x27;ve made my peace with the tipping thing by simply always over-tipping (not excessively, but always 20%+ on meals and bar tab, for example). Although this costs me more money, I prefer to avoid the anxiety over whether the tip is sufficient, appropriate etc. I get to devote my brain-time to other things. I do follow the custom that business owners are not to be tipped.<p>fwiw when you say that tipping is pointless -- it is not because it serves the purpose of business owners to underpay their workers.