Message 28316 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> > 1. Where and when did tipping originate?
> > (a) in Europe during the Middle Ages
> > (b) in English pubs during the 17th Century
> > (c) in China during the Tung dynasty (620 to 905 AD)
> 
> A - Visitors were expected in private homes to give sums of money 
> (veils) at the end of a visit, to renumerate the host. Well, sure you 
> know what "tipping" is, but do you know where the word came from? The 
> theory goes that in jolly ole England a couple hundred years ago, 
> patrons in Tea Houses (the Starbucks of the 18th Century) were 
> prompted to leave coins in a box labeled "To Insure Prompt Service" - 
> hence, TIPS. Of course, that's an awful stretch, since signs at that 
> time used pictures instead of words because so many were illiterate
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EDITOR::**The "real" reason is more likely to be with the beggars and thieves 
word "tip" as a handout or gratuity in the early middle ages. It's etymology 
and historical meaning suggest that has more to do with our word "tip" than 
any other variety.
> > 
> > 
> > 4. What percentage of people in the U.S. usually tip restaurant 
> > servers?
> > (a) 77 percent
> > (b) 89 percent
> > (c) 98 percent
> 
> 94% of Americans regularly tip when eating out.
EDITOR::**Very good, smart alec. I'll assume you meant (c)98% then.>
> > 
> > 6. What percentage of most waiters’ and waitresses’ take home pay 
> > comes from tips as opposed to hourly wages?
> > (a) less than 30 percent
> > (b) about 50 percent
> > (c) more than 90 percent
> 
> C
EDITOR::**Bang on Bippo. Bit obvious that one really.

> 
> Waiters and waitresses who kneel at the table receive significantly 
> higher tips than those who don't.*
> 
> Waitresses who add a "smiley" face to their bills see their tips 
> increase about 5%. Men who do the same watch theirs DROP 3%.*
> 
> Waiters or waitresses who write "thank you" on the bill get an 
> average 2% more tip.***
> 
> Older folks tip more than their younger peers.***
> 
> Finally, women as a group are more likely to tip than men. But then, 
> we all knew that, didn't we?**
> 
> When receiving their breakfast trays, half of the guests at an 
> Atlantic City hotel with no outside views were told it was sunny 
> outside - they tipped an average 29%.
> The other half, when told it was raining tipped... 19%
> 

And so that starts us off with a 3 out of 10...

But I do like the tip stats - CHeers Bippo - they're the most useful. If you 
know the statistics on tipping I'm sure there's more cash to be made.

Cheers! .m