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Originally Posted by Bryan
Yes, I left a tip - about a normal tip for the adjusted bill which had my dinner taken off of it. I was never one to "shoot the messenger" nor under tip a waitress/waiter for bad food that they didn't cook. I have been know to leave a one penny tip for really really bad service though - so they DO NOT think I just forgot and DO know I was really displeased! I was thinking this was the kitchens fault. Other than my meal never being served, everything else was prompt and efficient - seated, initial order, drinks, etc. Hindsight is 20/20 and now I am reconsidering that idea. Maybe I should not have tipped as it was part her job to follow-up with the kitchen (not mine). Too late now though - can't unring the bell, get the toothpaste back in the tube, nor take back the tip!
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Thanks Bryan, for your explanation.
I struggle with tipping, in the general sense. Not because of the money, but for what it has become. There is an EXPECTATION that you are going to tip 20-30% with every service you receive. Therefore, restaurants in particular, have reduced wages to offset the expected tips a server receives. In my opinion, this is just a subsidized program to reduce costs for the restaurant. I do tip, but not because I want to, in most cases. It's rare that I receive restaurant service that I consider above and beyond the job description of a server; therefore, worthy of a tip.
I'm sure I'll be in the minority, on this issue...