Well, I guess what I’d say is this: if you told the story but left out the part about the tips, but then people asked if ever tipped and you said no, that would be a very different story from one where the fact he didn’t tip looms large because of how you tell it. I think the story is notable just because a billionaire both ordered his own drinks personally and was a nice guy. Aside from Buffett going to McDonald’s in Omaha I don’t think the super rich ordering their own fast food is especially common these days.

I do agree though in general about tipping culture and how most people feel about it. I’m not necessarily trying to white knight for a billionaire here, either.

Hope that makes sense and I do appreciate your responses.