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Old 07-13-2025, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Nordhagen View Post
T- to
I-insure
P-prompt
S-service
In reality the term TIPS goes back to the 1600's when the word for "to pass" or "to give" was used. The Online Etymology Dictionary states the meaning "give a gratuity" is attested to 1706.

Nothing to do with "to Insure prompt service".

Anyway in some restaurants (in NY) the prices on the menu state the prices shown includes an allowance for a TIP so no TIP is "required". I don't know how that worked out.
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