Yes. And, bribes and tips are each other's opposite, in a way: - You want people to know that you tip. Then they think better of you: a generous and thankful p

Yes. And, bribes and tips are each other's opposite, in a way: - You want people to know that you tip. Then they think better of you: a generous and thankful person. - You want people to not know that you pay bribes. - If you don't tip, you might look like a rude and selfish person. - If you don't bribe, you'll look like a more trustworthy high integrity person (well, unless seen through the eyes of those who like bribes) - You pay bribes before. Tips after. (Typically.) I think tips and bribes are two different animals.