> But nowadays you're often expected to tip at beginning of meal (i.e., when you order and pay at register) I've never seen this, other than at places where I'

> But nowadays you're often expected to tip at beginning of meal (i.e., when you order and pay at register) I've never seen this, other than at places where I'm not being waited on. At these, I don't tip unless I am particularly satisfied by the place.