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Janet

In article >,
says...
>
> On 2018-12-09 9:44 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> > On 12/8/2018 6:30 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>
> >>> I don't like the tip automatically to the bill.* The waitstaff know they
> >>> will receive a tip whether they are an attentive waiter or one who dis-
> >>> appears after the food has been delivered.
> >>
> >> I have had excellent service in non tipping countries, and I did not
> >> at all miss the tip soliciting behaviour.
> >>
> > I can't say I've ever experienced "tip soliciting behaviour".* What does
> > that even mean?* Being obsequious?* Nope, I can't say I've encountered
> > that.
>
>
>
> Are you kidding. It is no secret. Psychology today even wrote an
> article about it. They noted that women who wear something in their hair
> get more tips from men and women than those who do not.

Waitress who
> gently touch their customers on the shoulder, arm or hand get larger
> tips.

Really. Any serving staff who laid hands on me, or anyone in my
party, just forfeited any tip.

Janet UK.