[Chatbrat]

We were at the Cane Garden ,having our bar side dinner Mon. This gentleman comes of the course orders 4 beverages, he asks the bar person,"how much", she says,"$4.70" he hands her a $5.00 bill and says,"keep the change"

The look on the bar person's face-was sheer amazement.

[billlaur]

so whats the problem?

[DougB]

$4.70 for 4 drinks? What were the drinks? Water?

[redwitch]

The only amazing thing is that the bartender looked shocked. Most servers are used to very small tips. Fortunately, there are some that over tip, which helps but it really is common for servers to go home having made less than $7.00/hour. It truly stinks!

[wudda1955]

At least the guy tipped. He could just as easily have walked away with his .30 in change.

[nyclicker]

I would also like to know what 4 drinks I can get for $4.70

[CFrance]

Wow, what a cheapskate.

[Villager Joyce]

I suppose not everyone can leave a $20 tip like the person did the other day and then posted about it, but thirty cents is an insult. The good ole 20% rule works, with a little extra for extreme service.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Wow, what a cheapskate.

This guy is beyond a cheapskate. I bet the only reason he told her to keep the change was because he didn't want the hassle of dealing with the change.

[dewilson58]

Maybe he left more on the table.

[tuccillo]

I believe the minimum in FL for tipped servers is $8.05/hour. The employer must make up the difference if the hourly wage and tips don't come out to that amount. I believe that is the way the law works.

Originally Posted by redwitch

The only amazing thing is that the bartender looked shocked. Most servers are used to very small tips. Fortunately, there are some that over tip, which helps but it really is common for servers to go home having made less than $7.00/hour. It truly stinks!

[outlaw]

I believe it is common practice that the bartenders get a portion of the tips that the wait staff gets. In essence, the bartenders are getting a portion of every tip in the restaurant. Also, it is not uncommon that a person buying at the bar, picking up their own order, not tip as one would if seated and being waited on. Similar to going to a fast food place. Do you tip the person handing you your order?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by outlaw

I believe it is common practice that the bartenders get a portion of the tips that the wait staff gets. In essence, the bartenders are getting a portion of every tip in the restaurant. Also, it is not uncommon that a person buying at the bar, picking up their own order, not tip as one would if seated and being waited on. Similar to going to a fast food place. Do you tip the person handing you your order?

If they have a tip jar, I do. (Starbucks, the bagel place, etc.) We always tip the bartender when at the actual bar, because he or someone behind the bar is making or getting the drinks. If we're at the table eating, I would hope some of that tip goes to them.

I flunked waitressing in high school once. I still remember how hard it was. (But then I'm not a very good multi tasker...)

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by redwitch

The only amazing thing is that the bartender looked shocked. Most servers are used to very small tips. Fortunately, there are some that over tip, which helps but it really is common for servers to go home having made less than $7.00/hour. It truly stinks!

If that were true, it would be incumbent on the employer to make up the difference between the $7.00 and the minimum wage.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by outlaw

I believe it is common practice that the bartenders get a portion of the tips that the wait staff gets. In essence, the bartenders are getting a portion of every tip in the restaurant. Also, it is not uncommon that a person buying at the bar, picking up their own order, not tip as one would if seated and being waited on. Similar to going to a fast food place. Do you tip the person handing you your order?

That's an excellent point. I never tip for counter service. The people working behind the counter at McDonalds are being paid at least minimum wage. They are not servers.

And I would imagine that the four drinks for $4.70 were sodas and water. I don't know if tipping is appropriate for someone serving soda.