Tip jars! I always make sure I get paid (what I'm worth) by whoever hires me. I ONLY use a tip jar for venues that can only afford to pay me what I think I'm minimumly worth (bars, restaurants, & charity benifit gigs). I prefer not to go the tip jar routine (if possible) anymore because it makes me feel like I'm some kind of performing circus monkey, even though I admit, the tips can be a BIG welcome bonus - Scott