I had always heard of "tips" in America before I arrived at Berkeley.Many Chinese people complaint this cultural difference to me as they were asked about some dislike of this country.To be honest,I don't really hate tips,but I have no relish for the tips without service.Once I stepped into a small restaurant in Oakland.Few seconds later I realized I was the only customer.The shop keeper sit at the cashier watching a football game,and he was so addicted to the it that he even didn't give me a glance."Could you please give me a menu,sir?"I asked.He ignored me but screamed to the screen.Then I just looked around but there is no menu,unfortunately.Finally,I entered the kitchen and talked with the cook who was also a bit lazy and bored but gave me more attention.What happened next made me desperate-I waited for a century for my food.However,during my waiting,no body cared about me even if I was starving to death.When I check out,the cashier charged me the tips,which is 15% percent of the price of my meal.I was angry and I couldn't help complaining to the cashier loudly.Finally I left the restaurant without paying my tips,and thankfully,the cashier didn't go out and catch me.I wish I would never meet some bad experience like that again.
I do appreciate the service of the waiters or waitress so I give my tips without hesitation.But I can't live up with the circumstances like what I said above.
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