[knarf]

I have made it a point to be sure the person serving us puts the money in their pocket.

I WILL ask if they pool or not, not that that means anything to me other than I disagree with pooling.

I had one Chinese girl publicly hug me (in front of my wife) almost in tears when I demanded she put $5.00 in her pocket.

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

“I had one Chinese girl publicly hug me (in front of my wife) almost in tears when I demanded she put $5.00 in her pocket. “

Happened to me too! I had a gal who was very friendly, and always served me well. Last Christmas, when no one was looking, I slid a 20 into her apron. I get the best service now!

[markomalley]

I had one Chinese girl publicly hug me (in front of my wife) almost in tears when I demanded she put $5.00 in her pocket.

I always do almost the same thing.

When my wife or I have good service from a tipped employee, we will leave two separate tips: a miniscule one for the record and then a far more handsome one for the service provider (cash to go in the pocket).

The reason for this is the tendency in a lot of places to pool tips (not skimming by management) and for taxes. When we tip, we want to tip the person who provided the service, not every employee in the establishment.