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TIP OR NO TIP

Tipping is a service culture in some regions while it is unheard of in others. In South Africa,it is not a strange practice. While in Japan, it is out-rightly wrong. What puzzles me about it however is how some waiters or waitresses request for tips and put up attitude when they feel displeased about the tip you give. Excuse me! It's hard - earned money! Are tips included in the bills charged for meals and drinks at restaurants,hotels and eateries? If yes,why do some waiters/waitresses ask for tips from customers. If tips are not included in the bills,should the waiters/waitresses ask? Shouldn't it be the customers' discretion to tip or not? I suppose some customers would also wonder why they have to be the ones to tip the waiters/waitresses when they are employees of the service companies. I have had two similar service experiences revolving around tipping and they make me wonder if that's what service is about when it comes to eating out. On this love colo