[QUOTE=SsnakeInc;6910565]I would agree with the previous answer. The ones that do, do, the ones that do not, don't. The only time I would tip upfront would be at a FS place, but we don't have that here in CBUS.[/QUOTE]I've only tried this at places where I knew HEs were on the table. I wouldn't risk it at an unverified location.
I normally drop $100 between house fee and tip for a HH but using this technique I've been able to drop the overall cost to $80 or $90 bucks as well getting better service. I'm guessing it's the whole "bird in the the hand" mindset.