The Food Situation, part...

So as is my custom which I stubbornly stick to, I tip at the nicer veg restaurants. It makes sense to me at least, as I'm starting to get boring and return to the same restaurant. Most Indians don't seem to tip, except for some strange custom regarding lodges. In Krishnagiri this worked well, I get perfect service and they even rotate the staff to keep it fair. (I'm easy to spot but there are probably only 2 or 3 westerners in town). Not working so well in Thiruvannamalai. I now get three waiters who all come to the table to fight over who takes my order. This is the trouble you cause if you leave a 12p tip.