By: spawn777

spawn777 — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 10:12:57 +0000

In a way, the tip for you reflects your valuation of tipping for how it makes you feel. I hate to get too political, but this has a lot to do with our crap treatment of restaurant workers in this country by one of the, if not THE most powerful lobby in America representing the restaurant industry. They fight to keep minimum wages low for server because “they get tips”. They are supposed to be a bonus above and beyond what someone makes as a worker, but they aren’t looked at that way by the industry.

On a separate note, several Lyft drivers related that almost no one tips, which completely surprised me. The service streamlined what should have been long ago, saving us money and making ridesharing exceedingly convenient, quick, accountable and amazing. And typically, their drivers (and other servies’ drivers) have been kinder and engaging and sometimes fun. Short em when they don’t exceed what’s expected it it, but kick them a buck or two, if they did.

By: mharris127

mharris127 — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 01:19:29 +0000

Yes, tips should be earned. However, if Alexis went in alone, had dinner and a drink, ran up a $10 tab even if she tipped the standard 20% that is only $2. A waiter is going to focus his attention on the large groups of people running up a $50-$100 tab where he can expect a $10-$20 tip for close to the same amount of work. When I eat out alone if the service is decent I leave a $5 bill minimum as a tip — which sometimes comes to a 100% tip. Waiters usually give me good service even when I eat alone once they realize I am actually willing to pay them for their work but I can see where a waiter thought Alexis was cheap if she came in alone and then only left them a dollar or two as a tip using the standard 20%.

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By: spawn777

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