12 ms·Obviously, it's a bribe because it's pocketed by the employee rather than passed up to the employer.by gabrielroth 16y agoObviously, it's a bribe because it's pocketed by the employee rather than passed up to the employer.gyardley 16y agoThat's how front-of-house restaurant employees are predominantly paid in America.scott_s 16y agoEmployees take home tips, too.