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Glen Foster <foster@seismo.CSS.GOV> wrote:
> Tipping is an interesting phenomenon. It seems that nobody likes it
> but I have yet to hear of an acceptable alternative.
>  
> I have never waited tables myself although I worked in a restaurant as
> a delivery/utility person many many years ago and I dine out an average
> of three times a week.
> 
> I would be interested in other's opinions about tipping.

Me again, jumping in on this thread.  I do agree that 15% for standard
service is a little low these days.  I think about 20% for standard ser-
vice is okay.  Then again, the math is easier to do.  :-)  

Where did a "tip" originate from?  My brother always claimed that it was
an acronym meaning, "to insure promptness" and that a tip was given before
service rendered and the server would act accordingly in appreciation (or
disappreciation) of the tip.  

Then again, my brother still delivers pizzas for a living, dropped out of
college and sells Amway on the side so I'm not sure just how correct he is
these days.  :)  (Thank God he's not on the Internet yet.)

I also agreed with a previous poster about treating a waiter or waitress
with respect.  I find that I have very many good experiences with waitstaff
these days.  Whether or not it's related to the fact that I refuse to order
them around and ask them nicely for something, I don't know.  It's quite
possible.

Okay, that's it on the subject.  I've posted far too much today.  ;)

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