I have a sort of "all or nothing" feeling about tipping. I have never subscribed that a tip is part of the cost of a meal. It is a reward for good service. If you are attentive, keep up with the drinks and make sure that the salad, soup & entree doesn't all arrive at the same time I almost always leave 20-30%. If they are really doing their job..they're working hard and deserve it.
If they just go thru the motions but nothing is screwed up I'll leave 15%.
BUT..If they go away, don't keep up with the drinks and don't time out the courses..they'll get no reward from me. I have no problem stiffing a server if they provide poor service.
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