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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;CoinCorgi, post: 25465297, member: 88934&quot;]We&#039;ve tipped a certain waitress very well over the years. Not sure why we started doing so. She&#039;s an excellent waitress and we have gotten to know her well (and vice versa) on a limited personal basis. It does occur to us, though, that we get excellent perks - a table when ever we want (as long as we call her directly and with a very reasonable lead time), a standing order for a martini that arrives moments after we arrive, and an occasional free bottle of wine.</p><p><br /></p><p>I can&#039;t complain but I also can&#039;t deny thinking that tipping is a form of bribery akin to&nbsp; giving a dog a treat, slipping a few large bills to your favorite politician (is there such a thing?), and, at the same time, also very condescending. Yes, it is motivation to the service industry, thus it is also very demeaning. When in areas of the world where tipping is not done, the service industry is paid well (I guess) and where simply doing a good job to stay in business is motivation enough.</p><p><br /></p><p>Did some one say treat? Nom nom? Yes please![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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