How did “tipping” originate? What does it have to do with “capital punishment”?
Jerry Anderson
April 22, 2016 Comments Off on How did “tipping” originate? What does it have to do with “capital punishment”?

Some historians believe that the practice of “tipping” began in England in the 1600s when restaurants had small boxes labeled “T.I.P.” (to insure promptness) mounted on the wall near their entrances. Before being seated, customers placed coins in the box in order to guarantee that the service would be good and the food tasty. This does make more sense than… Read more »