Originally Posted by Analise
I never knew that a tip is an acronym. Learn something new everyday.
That said, why would anyone pay for their meal including the tip before they received it unless they were at a cafeteria which would then eliminate the need for waitstaff?
not to pay for your meal before you get it. think of the idea behind the way the acronym reads. just like you would tip the mater'd for a nice table. if you didnt you would get an ordinary table, or lets say you slide a 20 across the coutner at a hotel and you get a better room. works on the same premise. if i were to be tipped generously before anything went down, i would be hell bent on making sure that table was taken care of. if bartending, a few free drinks would be given.
omt - it could also work against you, that is what i think most people are afraid of. the waitperson may think, i already got the tip, why do i need to do anything more? i understand the reason why that doesnt happen anymore. but i think people may be surprised at the honesty and morals of some waitstaff.