I agree and disagree. EXPECTED tipping should be abolished. When I receive exceptional service, when an employee goes above and beyond to ensure I have a good experience, I love giving them a good tip. Here in China, tipping isn't a thing. At all. They often get offended if you do. The only exception is hookers, as I guess they're well past being offended. I don't like that either. But yeah, our tipping system is merely yet another way we subsidize the corporate class.