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Why do we follow traditions even when we are not 

sure of the reasons behind them? 

One tradition that exemplifies this question is tipping 

our waiters and waitresses at restaurants. This 

tradition started in the United States after the Civil 

War when wealthy Americans traveled to Europe 

noticed that the Europeans gave tips to the people 

that served them "To Insure Promptitude" (TIP). 

When they came back to the U.S., they started 

giving tips as a way to show off their wealth and 

class. We have continued this tradition, and now it is 

considered rude not to tip. 

"Let's try that restaurant," Johnny coolly 

suggested to his friend Ben as they walked 

down the street in Hipsterland. They were 

excited to start their vacation in this rad new 

city, and they were even more excited to try 

some exotic new food.    

As they were entering the restaurant, they 

overheard the people at a table near them...

     "So, one cup of butternut squash soup and 

one gluten-free, vegan, egg salad?" The waiter 

said. 

     "Yes,that's correct," said the man, peering 

over his limited edition Rayban wayfarers. "And," 

he continued, "To Insure Promptitude...take 

this." 

     He handed him a crisp $20 bill. 

"Did you see that?" Johnny asked.

"Totally. It looks like if you want to be cool 

here, and want your food fast, you have to 

give them more money than what your food 

costs," Ben replied.

"We better give our waiter some money too. 

We don't want to look like cheapskates."

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