Waiters and Waitresses

Why do waiters and waitresses write a generic note on the bills they pass out?

I mean, I don't know about you, but a handwritten "Thanx!! Christine:)" on the back of my bill does not affect the way I tip.

Why do servers do it? Especially since people have gotten in the habit of tipping regardless of the quality of service. People reward mediocrity.

And what is with tipping anyways? Servers don't have to be paid a lot by their employers when the employer knows the public is willing to hand out cash.

Servers get 50 per cent of their wages from the employer and 50 per cent from the public. What a scam!

Employers should be paying 100 per cent of the wages and be thankful the public is willing to pay for inflated meal prices.