2007-02-10 14:57:14 · 5 answers · asked by mohindar k 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The phrase meant " To Insure Promptness" was what I was always told it meant in the restaurant business. The better the service that is given means that a better tip is earned.
2007-02-10 15:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by haveyarn2crochet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word TIP does not originate from 'To Insure Promptness.' It's origin is uncertain and you'd do well to read the explanation at - http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19990317
The site is extremely reliable.
2007-02-10 17:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by Nimish A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing you can be certain of is that it is not an anagram. Anagrams do exist from before World War II but they are very rare. There are virtually none from before WWI. "Tip" was first recorded with the meaning of a gratuity in 1755.
2007-02-10 17:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn In Poachers
2007-02-10 15:08:22 · answer #4 · answered by denbobway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tip
2007-02-10 15:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by psychoticgenius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋