In article > , "Jack
Schidt®" > wrote:
> "CJB" > wrote in message
> ...
> > 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
>
> You want good service, you 'grease palms'; it's an ancient idea and
> it works. Someone ties up your boat, you slip him a ten and your
> boat is free and ready to go when you set foot back on the dock. Is
> it a bribe? Yup. Is it worth it? Sure is. Toss a bartender a
> decent tip right at the first round and you'll be like family. The
> first time's an investment; return visits are gravy.
>
> Jack Lucre
I bring brownies. :-) Bribe? How coarse of you, Jack. I consider it
merely a goodwill gesture. I want them to remember kindly the nice old
woman who brings them treats. I want them to take really good care of
her CR-V so it doesn't catch on fire after an oil change. I want them
to pay particular attention to the Thanksgiving Dinner spots on her
table linen. Cash is so crude. So crude. You surprise me.
When I'm just out having fun, I just show them my tattoos.
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