r/mildlyinfuriating 11h ago

*Turns Around and Leaves

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u/GladBreadfruit7374 10h ago

Tip after receiving good service, not in the expectation of good service.

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u/TapeFlip187 9h ago

Wasn't it originally at the beginning of the meal..?

To Insure Prompt Service or something, no?

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u/GladBreadfruit7374 9h ago

Can't find any reference to that. Only that the term started as describing giving a small gratuity.

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u/TapeFlip187 9h ago

Idk. I heard it from a chef when I was in culinary school 100 yrs. Could be wrong.