| OrangeBlossomBaby |
11-22-2022 05:52 PM |
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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580
(Post 2159889)
It isn't. A "TIP" ,To Insure Prompt service was what you slipped the Maitre'd to get seated ahead of the common folks. What we think of as tips are "gratuities". A small "thanks" for service. When your change comes, pick up the bills, leave the coins. A small token of appreciation. Not intended as a subsidy for income. It has grown way beyond its intention and out of proportion.
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That's an urban legend. You can find actual fact-checking on this on SNOPES The Origins of Tipping | Snopes.com |
