[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by nonseniorresident

It's not so cut-and-dry. If the service was bad because the server was too busy, overwhelmed, or made mistakes, THEY ARE HUMAN. They won't expect 20% but if they are apologetic and still did the best they could then they had a rough night, still tip them 15% or even the full 20% if you are sympathetic and want to return for another go.

Now on the other hand - if the service was AWFUL (beyond poor) as in the server didn't even try, didn't care, and was flat out rude...that is when it is appropriate to tip 10% but honestly any less is just WRONG. Servers get paid almost HALF of minimum wage which disintegrates into NOTHING once they are taxed on the hourly wage as well as total sales AND they have to pay a percentage of their sales (regardless of amount of tips) to bartenders, bussers, and often hostess. So if you tip nothing, they are PAYING to work, LITERALLY. They cannot pay bills or make a living i.e. feed their kids, pay rent, gas, utilities, etc. You mentioned salary...they don't get one.

As far as Panera - no, there is no tip jar. Starbucks, a dollar or left over change is courteous but not expected. Sales rep...I know you are being facetious but they make commission, servers at restaurants DO NOT and rely on tips to survive.

Just for your information. You know that you can add to the post that is already posted by hitting the edit sign at the bottom. You are new here and several of your posts are in succession so I thought that you may not be aware of that feature.

Are you a server? Just wondering about your choice of screen name on here...NON SENIOR RESIDENT? You are a LOT younger?