[Boomer]

It’s far different now a days. Tips are taxed or perceived tips are taxed and shared so everyone gets the same (at least here).

Where is here?

[Twink]

NJ and PA
NJ shore during HS and College and PA while at Penn State.

[Twink]

At the places we frequent, tips are shared with busboys and bartenders and other wait staff. I was surprised. For example, table of 8 with a $160 tip, waitress shares the tip with other wait staff.