"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
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> I consider tipping to be something I have to tolerate. Personally, I don't
> like
> the idea of a person's wages being dependent upon the generosity of
> customers.
> Some of them are cheap SOBs. I like the system in use in most of Europe
> where
> tax and service are included in the menu price. If a meal is $20, you pay
> $20,
> and maybe leave a little change for the waiter.

And that "little change" for the waiter - would that be called a "tip"?

Felice :-)