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Money-short senior can’t afford big tips for dinner

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1996 | 11:59 a.m.

We, who worked all our lives at a no-tip job, and now have the status of senior citizen, might wonder at your "world owes me a living" approach. Shouldn't we tip the chef who make it taste good, or the bus boy who ensured us of a clean and properly set table?

At a standard buck a table, you should reap 30 or 40 bucks a shift, which seems like the moon to someone who never got tipped.

If my bill is two bucks, should I leave you 30 cents? An insult.

If 30 bucks, do I leave $4.50? A bit much for a senior budget.

Do I have to tip more for a $12 steak than a $4 prime rib?

I always tip at least a buck, however my daughter, very strong headed has been known to tip four pennies.

When you collect your pension or Social Security, you will know and appreciate what disposable income means.

Murlin K. Case

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