Veda #39 : TIP

Day 39
"What is tipping?"

Whenever we eat at the resturant,or after using somebody's service, we usually handed over small amount of money in exchange for the good services we've received. This is called "tipping". Who knows that "tip" actually has its own story?

A tip (also called a gratuity) is a payment made to certain service workers in addition to the price of the transaction. The amount of a tip is typically calculated as a percentage of the transaction value before applicable taxes. Usually given as a token of gratitude for the good services received.

"Tip" (or often called "tips") is often said to be an acronym of:
. To Insure Promptness.
. To Insure Performance.
. To Improve Performance.
. To Insure Prompt Service.
. To Insure Proper Service.

The 1895 New York (NY) Tribune published an etymology of the word "tip" stating that an old time English tavern had box for coins, which was written the words "To Insure Promptness.". The purpose of this coin is a "reward" for the bartender and the waiter/waitress for their good service and friendly responses.

The word "tip" is cited since the 1700s as a form of the word "tip" (meaning "to give" or "to hand" or "pass" or "to let one have").
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