RE: Tipping: A Token of Thanks or a Tool of Manipulation?

Yes, you are so right. There are cases one cannot escape tipping because it is what is seen as the norms to get what you want.

By what he did, I doubt you would want to recommend him for a higher position right?

Hahaha. You know what? I have learnt to let go of those stuff because I don't want to do what the Bible detests which is an eye of an eye. I wouldn't do that but one thing I believe is that God will definitely pay everyone according to their deeds. So, that wouldn't stop me from recommending him. Let me do what God has helped me to do, right?