[MarkL]

Tipping seems so European. "Here you are my good man. Thanks ever so much for clearing these dishes. Now, be a good chap and fetch me a brandy."

I think's it's elitist and unAmerican.

Actually, tipping has historically been almost unheard of in Europe. If you've ever waited on a European tourist, it's very rare to get a tip.

What's so "unAmerican" about incentive based pay, which is what tipping actually is... Actually, it's competition and capitalism at its very best!

Mark

[ClearCase_guy]

You are now the 73rd person to tell me this.

[cyborg]

Well what do people who can't afford to give extra do? Right now I'm on a razor thin budget and can't afford to tip people as much as I'd like to. Also, I wish I still used my debit card so I'm not given the eye at a certain coffee shop that has 'tip cups'.