That's what I was told one time... have no idea if it's true.
In the early mid eighties, I waited tables for a local coffee shop. Salary was $2.01. The restaurant was required by law to pay more if your tips + salary didn't add up to minimum wage. Even at our little coffee shop, I made WELL above min wage.
And I LOVED waiting tables. Sure, we had a few cheap ass regulars, but the majority made up for them. I enjoyed finding that fine balance between keeping an eye on a table and being a pest... some wanted their coffee cups topped off regularly... others wanted to finish a cup before getting any more. A quick glance around the dining room to see if anyone was trying to catch your eye...
I got "hired" once to give really bad service as a practical joke for a birthday lunch. The manager was in on it, the chef... everybody except the birthday boy. The party was seated after four or five groups came in after they did... I ignored the table for as long as I could stand it... got the orders mixed up, food poorly prepared, spilled water.... gah!!! It was horrible!!!! But as soon as we brought out a cupcake with a candle and started singing "Happy Birthday," you could see the light bulb turn on. I got a very nice tip for that horrible service. (And the entire party enjoyed a good meal with decent service on a later date. 
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