Do you think tipping in restaurants/bars is becoming too expected by servers?

I do agree with you but as long as servers/waiters/bartenders are part of the service industries they will be underpaid. The owners will not pay them top wages. When you think about it tipping 15 to 20 percent is not that bad....especially considering that they are performing a service and usually quite well. If you do get bad service, then simply either tip low or do not tip at all. I've been known to leave a tip of one cent if service is horrid. But remember, as long as it is a service related industry, and they are underpaid we are more or less forced to tip.....and remember, if you come back, they will more than likely remember you for a decent tip!!!