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Old 09-12-2022, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I agree that the quality of the food is not the server's responsibility. But, the server expects you to pay them a tip based on 20 percent of the bill, which is a significant amount. .
That is one of my pet peeves. They Expect it.
TIPS- To Insure Prompt Service. You Tip the Host/Hostess to get special attention (head of the line, etc). A Gratuity is a Thank You (reward?) given for going above and beyond normal expectations of the job. I seldom actually witness above and beyond. Just take my order and bring it to me. That is what they are hired to do. Host gives me the menu most of the time, and someone else brings the drink. And the % system is payment on a sliding scale. Orders, 1 burger plate, 1 steak plate. Same percent = two different amounts for the exact same effort.
Yes, I tip, usually 20% of pre-tax total. I just think the "tip" thing has lost its meaning and value and should be done away with. Servers should be paid by the company for the work they perform and not have to rely on the guilt trip charity of customers.