Village: The Village Inn
discussing quote:
I wonder if it isn't just cowardice instead of generosity that makes us give tips.
Rogers, Will
Started by 
Jack
A very important reason for us to give tips is our cowardice? There are other reasons, like generosity!
Phaedrus said:
Will Rogers was posing a rhetorical question to make us reflect whether, in the US culture, tips are offered with a spirit of goodwill and benevolence, or as an act of cowardice to avoid a scene of potential conflict.