If someone is willing to put this much effort into getting a cigarette, just let ‘em have the fucking cigarette. They’ve earned it, and they’re only hurting themselves anyway.
The idea was, plop a missile launcher up there and you could get some truly ludicrous range out of it and even fire from cover. Basic idea was sound, but it came with so many problems (speed, mechanical failure, the launcher being an obvious target) that they eventually gave up on it entirely.
Not sure about this particular pic, but I know that porters at this time would carry multiple filled baskets like this, and that human beings can carry and balance a surprising amount of weight on their heads.
Sure but the customer can leave money with dirty dishes, drive off and never be seen again.
I think it’s more of a suggestion: “We pay our employees to provide good service. If your experience was excellent, feel free to tip but don’t consider it mandatory.”
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