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Gratuity included?
Tipping more than the autograt almost never happens where I work. I had a party of 16 women for instance who didn't leave a cent more than the autograt despite great service (they complimented me) and I took multiple photos of them as asked, put 50(!) candles on a birthday cake they brought in, cut and served it, etc. all things that went above and beyond. You'd think at least one person would think that maybe they should toss in a few bucks extra for all the work that most servers would not have done willingly or at all (one of my managers even told me not to put the candles on the cake) but no such luck. Most people seem to think that 18% is so high that we don't deserve anything extra, even if you're the parent of a kid who barfs all over the table and your server cleans it up (yep, two weeks ago).
Gratuity included?
But if you are unhappy with something, wouldn't you talk to the manager anyway?
Gratuity included?
Tubman stated, "Where an autograt is standard on all checks and has been adequately disclosed, you have no legal right to unilaterally make a downward adjustment."
Gratuity included?
If you have a legitimate complaint about the service, that's one thing, but otherwise, you should be leaving at least what the auto grat is anyway.
Why do many people still think going out on Valentine's Day is a good idea?
Yep, you get people who only go out to dinner on that day each year or something and they don't know how to act in public, apparently!
live long OR enjoy food
I'd choose the latter but I can't eat what I want because I gain weight in a heartbeat. On the other hand, when I die, I die, whatever-I know where I'm going so it doesn't really matter when!
Walking out
It's the server's choice-pay it or get written up. After a couple of these, they are fired.
Walking out
No, you're right. We've had our cc lost at a restaurant before but it was after it was charged. As a server, I have no clue how you manage that between the table and the computer.
When the tip is too small, group dinning
From the server pov, if everyone actually tipped 15%, we would be happy as clams. The numerous 10%, 5%, or worse tips for great service (we know when we screw up) bog down the 15% and up tips that we get. When you leave us 20% or more? We are saying nice things about you when you leave, that's for sure!
