Vox Humana wrote:
>
> "JANIC412" > wrote in message

> > I know tipping has been discussed a lot but I have a rather unique
> problem.
> > When having dinner with a CEO or Executive chef at the restaurant they are
> in
> > charge of -and they are picking up the tab and adding the tip to their
> account,
> > is it proper for me to tip the waiter as well? I was afraid that the
> person
> > would be offended if I had tipped also, thinking that they did not tip
> well
> > enough so I did nothing. Any thoughts on this? Jan

Your instincts are right on, don't even *think* about adding a tip.
That would be a huge faux pas.

> My
> mother is a poor tipper, so I often find a reason to return to the table and
> leave some additional money. She doesn't know that I am doing it and the
> waiter get a reasonable tip.

I've done that, but with coworkers who are cheap. I sneak some money
under my plate when no one is looking. I wouldn't even try that when
it's a business lunch with boss types.

nancy