[jj00]

As an American, I would say most of us have a sympathetic ear, but don't know where best to place our efforts, so it shows up in tipping. However, I'm equally confused as to why there is no tipping in fast-food restaurants. The restaurant will even go as far as providing pants without pockets as to deter workers from receiving tips.

[konceptz]

This is because managers believe, and may have studies to back it up, that a tipped service can never provide the consistency of a non tipped service.

Remember that "tips" is an acronym for "To Insure Prompt Service".

[teddyh]

> Remember that "tips" is an acronym for "To Insure Prompt Service".

No it isn’t.

http://www.snopes.com/language/acronyms/tip.asp