I would never steal the tip, but once in awhile I will scoop it up and put it where I was sitting. The tip remains the same but that way I can get the credit for it…
Well, you may get credit from the server, but by not magnanimously, yet casually, tossing a wad of bills onto the table you miss out on the impression you make on your companions and anyone else who may be watching, which is the whole point anyway.