Dear Restaurant-goers

Dear Restaurant-goers,

Recent economic hardship has devastated many of us. While I certainly can relate to this, I dearly hope that you can understand one simple request, which is that leaving a (preferably good) tip is not an option, but rather a requirement. You see, leaving at least 15% should be no more "optional" to you than the $14 you spend on your shrimp pasta. While I understand that you can get away with not leaving a tip more readily than you can, say, not paying your check, people's livelihoods rely on your generosity.

I'm not asking for a lot here. However, when you remember that restaurant workers usually make about $3/hour, it makes sense that if you're hurt by economic recession, so is the person serving your fajitas. If that is the case, perhaps you ought to tip them well. After all, they control your food during your next dining experience.

Remember, a little goes a long way. Thank you in advance for your time,

Sean