I think we agree, it's more of a matter of adjective grade. I expect service to be adequate. Some of it is frankly good. Once in a while it's outstanding. As f

I think we agree, it's more of a matter of adjective grade. I expect service to be adequate. Some of it is frankly good. Once in a while it's outstanding. As for US tipping etiquette, cactus2093's point was that current US tipping doesn't really reflect what was originally intended. But kingkawn made a claim that extended past the current US tipping practices.