> the back of the house contributes a much larger portion of the value of the meal, so it feels like I'm stiffing _them_! There's a weird economy to tips - in

> the back of the house contributes a much larger portion of the value of the meal, so it feels like I'm stiffing _them_! There's a weird economy to tips - in many (most?) US restaurants, the kitchen and non-wait staff (hosts, bussers, barbacks) are tipped out at the end of each night by those who receive the tips. A busy night at a healthy place where everyone is hustling can send everyone home happy.