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Old 03-15-2003, 06:27 PM   #12
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Re: Snopes to the Rescue ...

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Originally posted by wolf
As is the case with most cute stories about the origin of something, the "to insure prompt service" story is an urban legend.
Damn! Once again, my searching abilities have failed me. I should have done more research.

I agree with you that just because they have a tip jar there, you don't necessarily have to tip. If service is fantastic (like the service they give at Amy's Ice Cream), then I might stuff whatever change I have in there.

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