Voluntary Tips egal but Charge May Be Made Nanking, July 24, Soliciting "tips" from customers the waiters of hotels and restaurants Is strictly prohibited by an order of the General Association for the Promotion of the New Life Movement. This bad habit, itis pointed out, not only contributes to' the development of "an atmosphere of extravagance, Dut also creates a sense of class distinction among the people, which Is contradictory to the principles of the New Life Movement. The practice should, therefore, be rectified.
'According to the measures' governing the limitation of "extras,""40 per cent. may be charged on a bill for the service of walters, after which no extra "tips" will be tolerated. If waiter asks for more, the custom must refuse to pay; similarly, if a customer wishes to. give something extra, the Walter must refuse to ace cept.' Both customer and waiter will be fined if found violating this rule, Kuo' Min,
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