Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
> On Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:23:13 -0500, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
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> >Maybe it would encourage them to lay off all that phony tip soliciting
> >behaviour like filling your water glass every time you take a sip, or
> >topping up wine glasses.
> >
> If they didn't do that for you, you'd be yammering about the poor
> service you get. They aren't soliciting tips by doing that, they are
> simply being attentive to you. You are suspicious because you're sure
> they are out to get into your wallet. Do you keep your calculator
> next to your plate?
> Janet US

No. That actually bothered me too. It wasn't about someone going for extra
tips. What bothered me was that someone was actually watching us constantly
and came right over once my water glass got below half filled. It's
annoying to me and probably most diners.

Gary