Yeah, I've got your damned tip right here!

[That Guy]

Originally posted by Undertoad
I don't care why the practice came about, all I know is it's an opportunity to pay somebody to like me.

I don't care that you don't care. I'm learnin' ya anyhow:

Tips as we know them began in 18th century British inns, where money was given to waiters in advance of a meal attached to a note saying the money was "To Insure Promptness" --thus the abbreviation "T.I.P." (In India tipping is still done this way, and if you fail to tip in advance you may never get whatever it is you're asking for). Nowadays, we ostensibly tip to reward service -- presumably when it's prompt, friendly, expert, or helpful. Or is that a load of hooey?

Read this site for more. His formatting is a bit screwy, but it is a quick, worthwhile read. There's also a good amount of info that you'd like, juju.