I swear I read somewhere that there are parts of Europe were tipping isn’t required, but if you want extra good service you’ll tip before being served if you want good attentive service.
Please correct me if I’m wrong, I can’t remember where I read it.
I had a pair of those, too. They gave out after I’d only lifted three Ford Pintos over my head.
I asked the Chinese takeout for my money back, but they pretended not to understand me.