Originally Posted by
Adam1222
Not in the US. Tip: part of how people make a living; an expected cost on top of menu price
Too many threads here devolve into pointless discussions over the custom of tipping. I wish more would stay on topic.
I am still curious if the OP was specifically asked to get his utensils from the next table or made that move on his own. What sort of restaurant was this? Where was it located?