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greendestiny on Nov 4, 2007 | parent | context | favorite | on: Scott Adams: Giving Stuff Away on the Internet

That's what working on commission does. Tipping is just working on commission but with a bunch randomness and social rules as obtuse as victorian era manners.

earthboundkid on Nov 4, 2007 [–]

It also means that waiters at expensive restaurants can expect to earn more in tips. So, they get the more experienced waiters.

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