Maybe better is not the right term but tipping definitely results in politer and usually faster service, there is no point in pretending it doesn't have an impact.

And I'm against tipping culture, I'm just not in denial that it has an impact.

if I remember well, in Japan tipping is easily seen as an insult

As a server: I literally do care though. I love my regulars and it makes my day when they come in.

I'd still care just as much if I got paid a living wage, but like, don't say we don't care when many of us absolutely do.

Lol, you don't know shit about me.

I definitely think we should pay a living wage to everyone and I'm working to pass that in my city & county, but that's doesn't mean I'm in denial about the faux friendliness that results from tipping culture or that the staff are more attentive (it's much less common for staff to ask if you want more drinks without you having to get their attention in countries without tips than those with)

There are plenty of ways to get faster table turn that don't involve rushing your customers, like making sure the food is prepared quickly and accurately, or taking payment earlier so that customers can leave whenever they would like.

Obviously, yes, more tips makes more money than less-but-slightly higher tips, but a good server will manage to achieve both high quality and efficient service.

But yeah, everyone needs to make a livable wage, and tipping culture only helps the owning class.