I know everyone has their
own stance on tipping. Sometimes the
debate gets heated and I admit, entertaining as all heck on-line. Why is this on my mind? Because it’s getting ridiculous.
My thoughts and
opinions. Notice I said “My”.
No, tipping is not required. Sorry, it's not. Yes, I completely understand that tipped persons get a lower minimum wage. However, tipping is a show of a job well
done. If you do your job well, with a
smile, I’m likely to tip very well. If
you are friendly and helpful, I will tip well.
If you check my needs, refill glasses, bring me napkins as you see I
have a child in tow, and will likely be making a mess, I will tip you
extraordinarily well.
No, I do not hold my server
or wait staff person responsible for the quality of my food. That is the cook’s job, and their
responsibility.
No, I do not hold my server
responsible for the restaurant; it’s cleanliness or whatever else. That is the manager’s job and
responsibility.
However, if you don’t come
over to my table within 10 minutes of me sitting down to at least check on us
and get my drinks, I’m going to be annoyed, but I will still tip. If you take our order, and I never ever see
you again until its time for my check, I’m not going to be pleased. If your only job is to take my order, what
am I tipping you for? I still will, but it may not be the 15% they think they deserve. If I have an issue with my
food and you give me a hard time about it, you will be lucky to get any percentage
of a tip. It takes a lot for me to
complain. I will usually just not eat
my food before complaining, but in the instance that I actually do say
something, and you make me feel like crap over it? Or you sigh and yank the plate off the table and stomp away like a
child, yeah, I’m not tipping you crap.
Plus what is with the
tipping of carry out at restaurants? No,
really. I don’t understand this at
all. They take an order, sometimes one
placed on line, so you aren’t even talking to anyone. It’s bagged up and waiting for you. What am I tipping for? I’ve
already paid for it by phone or online, all I’m doing is picking it up. Am I
required to tip? Really?
What say you all?
