This is a neat topic as I have been stuck in the restuarant industry for way to many years because of the extra money earned from tips. My opinion may be biased but I feel we tip to receive good service. Using the carryout grocery person as an example is not fair as how can you really receive bad service from someone carrying out your groceries, it's not like they'll drop your bags if you're known as a bad tipper. But as a server if I'm not getting a tip from a table whats the point of wowing your table by getting refills quicker, or checking back to see if foods tasting ok, personally I'd be in the back reading the newspaper til they're done eating. I tip my hairdresser if they do a good job on my hair, if I order pick up I will tip if my food is made on time, therefore tips ensure better service.
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