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Originally Posted by Nucky
Just a thought. I know there is a lot of room for interpretation but we go out to eat probably 5 times a week, we find the service to be very good most of the time. The only time the service is terrible is when we are ravenously hungry. The people who serve us have a million things on their mind and don't always get everything correct. When anyone is new at a job they could be nervous, may have just gotten stiffed on a tip just before they are not attentive to us and I always keep in mind that things are not instinctive when a person is new. I know what happened wasn't good but at least it can be fixed.
Many people order water with lemon to drink with the meal. When I asked why, was it because they really wanted a water I was told it was to keep the bill and the tip down. This is amazing to me. I try not to judge because it is their money but not taking care of the waiters and waitresses doesn't help retain people so you could expect the problem you had more often. Just a thought. The people I'm talking of have more money than, well they have a lot, now I know how they got it.
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I am one of those who orders water with lemon to drink. Why? Because I do not drink when I eat...I should, but I don't (probably wouldn't eat as much
). It has nothing to do with being "cheap". I sip on it while waiting for the order to come to the table. Why order an expensive something to drink and then walk off and leave it? Also, I am the driver in our family, so I don't like to drink and drive. As for tea, etc., I don't do that, either. I pour tea at home sometimes, and then end up drinking it after we eat, while watching TV. If we have wine, same thing. I do tip well (anyone of us who has worked and relied on tips do) and even add a note as to "excellent service", if it applies. Otherwise, just the tip....always.