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Moving on, Jerry recounts a perplexing experience from a recent outing where the bartender mentioned a new hotel policy regarding tipping. The bartender explained that tips given on a bill would go to the hotel rather than himself, making cash tipping a preferable option. In the same vein, when Jerry closed out their tab, the bartender offered to knock off $50 if paid with cash—a deal he declined due to his lack of cash.
This encounter left them pondering the morality of "under-the-table" practices and whether such acts constitute tipping impropriety. Jerry contemplates informing the hotel about the situation, suggesting the importance of adhering to proper tipping etiquette in the hospitality industry.