I really struggle with this one! Unless you wait on me you are doing your job IMHO. Your employer pays you to pour my coffee, etc.
Not really. You are pay the owner for the coffee. You tip to pay for the server. At modest restaurants even around here pay for servers is far, far below min wage - "plus tips".
I've changed my tipping habits over the years. I once was also of the philosphy that the owner should take care of the employees witht he price of the food. I had a few restaurant people expalin to me how the business works. I am more generous these days.
Yes, I will throw in nominal tip for take out. Somebody has to box everything up and package it for you. That is a service.
YMMV
