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previously in rfc, (PENMART01) wrote:
> People may tip zero at places they're where not satisfied and intend
> to never return (and generally do exactly that, although they'll never
> admit it), but where one is a steady customer they do tip and for
> obvious reasons it behooves them to do so... obviously if you are
> tipping to perpetuate recognition and good service it IS a bribe, pure
> and simple... you'd be pretty stupid not to tip your regular
> cosmotology and kennel staff, just as stupid not to tip at the
> restaurants you regularly frequent. Tipping is a bribe, and nothing
> else... it's so upon your return it ensures preferential treatment...
> no way you can convince me a tip is like an anonymous donation to your
> favorite charity.
>
My husband is a definite proponent of the tipping as bribe policy. In
fact, he often tips in advance. Like handing the maitre d or valet a
folded bill, he'll even extend the policy to tipping waiters and busboys in
advance at the catering halls or restaurants where he's booked the band for
a private party. The drinks flow smoothly and he can get a cup of coffee
by just lifting a finger from the piano. I'm trying to remember where else
he's done so - oh, he always tipped the kids' camp counselors in advance!
The AAA guy, definitely concierges at hotels, the new super in his office
building....
Tipping in advance definitely works! In a gangster sort of way. 
-Claudia
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