If someone removes the auto gratuity, but then gives cash tips to those that they received good service, how is that bad?
The reasoning seems to be that the tips are shared with those in the back like the cooks, dishwashers, laundry crew, etc.
So for example, when we stay in a hotel, or go to a restaurant, we don’t go into the kitchen and tip the dishwasher, or prep chef. We don’t go into the laundry of a hotel and tip those that wash the sheets and towels.
Im curious how is it bad to remove the auto gratuity and instead tip Individually to those that deserve it? If they choose to share their tip with those that help them in the back, then should that be their responsibility?