That's a good point that can support both your position - and the gp.
I'm totally with you regarding tipping. Coming from DE this is something you're doing voluntarily, for good service and as much as you like. It's a 'well done' or 'thank you'.
Now I'm in IL and here it is - for all intents and purposes - mandatory. The bill says 'SERVICE NOT INCLUDED' (yes, often in caps. Some waiters like to make sure that foreigners 'get it' by saying it again once or twice or using a marker to make it even more prominent on the bill). You are expected to give a tip of 10%. Service is shitty, food was crap? If you don't give the tip, people might come after you and discuss it.
Since I loathe that custom I could understand if the gp has a similar mindset, feeling _forced_ to pay up.
I'm totally with you regarding tipping. Coming from DE this is something you're doing voluntarily, for good service and as much as you like. It's a 'well done' or 'thank you'.
Now I'm in IL and here it is - for all intents and purposes - mandatory. The bill says 'SERVICE NOT INCLUDED' (yes, often in caps. Some waiters like to make sure that foreigners 'get it' by saying it again once or twice or using a marker to make it even more prominent on the bill). You are expected to give a tip of 10%. Service is shitty, food was crap? If you don't give the tip, people might come after you and discuss it.
Since I loathe that custom I could understand if the gp has a similar mindset, feeling _forced_ to pay up.