[xoxoxoBruce]

They appreciate and remember it. This particular restaurant is one of my favorites, and we've had past waitstaff come over and say hello on several occasions, after we were seated in someone else's section. If I'm unhappy about something I tell them, and if I'm not obnoxious or demeaning they always go out of their way to make me happy, so if I'm happy why not let them know I appreciate the efforts. I'm sure as hell not going to offer to wash their car or babysit, so tipping is my option. It may only take one person a week to encourage then to keep doing, maybe even enjoying, a job I sure as hell wouldn't want.