Having worked in the industry, albeit briefly, I understand that if I stay at a table for a long meal, I am keeping my server from serving new customers at my table and from earning an additional tip, and I do tip accordingly. In states where the minimum wage for servers is less than actual minimum wage and tips/gratuities are a distinct part of their income, that can make a big difference.
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