Associations to the word «Gratuity»

Wiktionary

GRATUITY, noun. A reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation.
GRATUITY, noun. (common usage) An additional charge placed for services rendered; see also: service fee.

Dictionary definition

GRATUITY, noun. A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).
GRATUITY, noun. An award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn