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Originally Posted by outlaw
I believe it is common practice that the bartenders get a portion of the tips that the wait staff gets. In essence, the bartenders are getting a portion of every tip in the restaurant. Also, it is not uncommon that a person buying at the bar, picking up their own order, not tip as one would if seated and being waited on. Similar to going to a fast food place. Do you tip the person handing you your order?
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If they have a tip jar, I do. (Starbucks, the bagel place, etc.) We always tip the bartender when at the actual bar, because he or someone behind the bar is making or getting the drinks. If we're at the table eating, I would hope some of that tip goes to them.
I flunked waitressing in high school once. I still remember how hard it was. (But then I'm not a very good multi tasker...)