Thread going South alert but OK here we go.

"Just like a Tip jar for Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, sandwich shop, McDonalds, restaurants, or anyplace where you are supposed to be just doing your job and getting paid. When does it end? "

I agree its out of hand but in the music scene here its the norm and people expect it. Its a way they can show their appreciation. Very few acts don't do it. I don't put a jar out and people still want to tip, even in some of the high end places I've worked. The Dueling Pianos thing here that is so popular doesn't put a jar out either, they just have the money all over the top of the piano. Request a song, leave a tip.