Folks, back off!

I was only kidding in my last column when I said I tipped 5 percent. As I’ve said in previous columns, I’m a vigorous defender of tipping even when the server is making more than I am.

To prove my point, I recently tipped 50 percent — although it was on a $2 Diet Coke.

In fact, I think tipping is so great that it should be expanded to columnists who provide good service.