cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
Oh em gee I remember them! There was one in the mid'Lannic mall where I grew up. But my momma taught me how to throw a mean crêpe, even if we called it a palacsinta. cn
Tipping
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Wow, was wondering if anyone in here was going to state my own standards. This is very close to mine.
I grew up in a family supported by service workers... my mom worked doubles all the time to support my sister and me, and then my sister became a waitress and my step father was a bar tender/waitress...
Growing up in a family like that, you learn how to tip well, because you appreciate what's involved. I've also worked service industry myself, but mostly back of the house.
My standard is 20%, after taxes. If you really fuck shit up, i will go under. But if a problem is not the waitstaff's fault, I'm not going to short them for it. People act bitchy to me, it's the biggest downer. Even if a waitress fucks up my meal, if she's honestly doing the best she can and is apologetic, I will still give her 20%. Attitude trumps all.
And having to ask for a refill is grounds for skimping on tip? That is some bullshit.
Honestly, I think it's pretty poor form to go under 20%, but hey, who am I to judge you folks. The upside for me is, waitstaff always remembers us and appreciates us. We also put our dirty dishes in a pile near the edge of the table to make it easier on them. These are just hard working people like yourselves, there's no reason to look down on them and think you're royalty with servants just because you're eating out.
Winter Woman
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One night we were out for dinner. We watched another table of 3. Mom and dad had steak and the kid had a burger. When done with dinner the father made a big deal about him going to the restroom to wash his hands. While he was gne the mother and son get up and walk to the door. Then the father came back and put a couple of $1 bills on the table and walked out the front door.
When the waitress realized she had been stiffed she started to cry. They were going to take it out of her pay. We paid their bill and left a tip. Of course that was in much better times. I'll never forget her face when we paid that bill. The expression it is better to give then receive is true.
That practice may not be legal anymore, but it gave me a whole news opinion of what they have to put up with.
Winter Woman
Well-Known Member
What are you a teenager? I thought we were near the same age 50-something. And what language is the word palacsinta from?
Johnnyorganic
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The additional information alters my position - somewhat.
But, it does not explain why you did not request another table.
A nickel tip on a $30 tab is an insult. Nothing more.
That's probably okay, though. Because if the animosity was two-way, as I suspect it was; you more than likely ingested some Fomunda Cheese yourself.
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
I'm, like, sooo totally fiftysomething.
Oh, and Hungarian. But my roots are just west of there. cn
Jimmyjonestoo
Well-Known Member
The additional information alters my position - somewhat.
But, it does not explain why you did not request another table.
A nickel tip on a $30 tab is an insult. Nothing more.
That's probably okay, though. Because if the animosity was two-way, as I suspect it was; you more than likely ingested some Fomunda Cheese yourself.
It was all beers. She was purposely rude because of who we were but the place was packed so requesting a new table would have been a major hassle. We've had history with this girl and she's always been a bitch. Yes my tip was a purposeful insult. Sue me. But I'm not always such an asshole. If I receive a good waitress/ waiter and the service isn't slow as hell I'm a good tipper.
Johnnyorganic
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You missed my point.
You should ALWAYS be on good terms with anyone who handles ANYTHING you eat or drink.
It was not I who ingested the spittle added to my beverage by some skanky cocktail waitress.
I have no need to sue anyone.
EDIT: You went out to eat "all beers?" LOL!
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
The tip on the shaft is always a better thing. cn
Total Head
Well-Known Member
my definition of shitty service:
the place is not very busy, yet after being seated you wait 15 minutes for someone to come over. you notice that this "someone" has been sitting at another customer's table joking and laughing the whole time you've been there, even looking in your direction a time or two. they come over and you realize that you're clearly not as special as the other table because the enthusiastic positivity has vanished and has been replaced with an abrupt douche attitude. they ask you what you want to drink and then disappear before you can tell them that you are in fact ready to order. another 10 minutes goes by, during which they are again sitting at the other customer's table. then they take a call on their cell phone. then they bring you your drinks and ask what you are going to have. they are too cool to write it down. you also notice that you did not get any popcorn or bread or whatever but you did every other time you came in without asking. so you ask for some popcorn, and you get some. 20 minutes later you are parched from the popcorn and have run out of beverage. so you wave at the server who is again sitting at the other table. they hold up a finger without making eye contact, finishing their conversation. they come over, learn of your need of a refill, and off they go. another 20 minutes goes by and you start to wonder where your food is. it's been 40 minutes and you only ordered a burger and the place is almost empty. so you flag down someone random and ask if someone can check on your order. 5 minutes later someone who is not your server comes with the food, but no drink. you tell them that you asked for a refill a while ago, they apologize and say they will tell your server. while waiting for the drink you look at your food and the cheese is hard and the fries are cold. the food was clearly ready to be served a long time ago but spent a considerable amount of time under a heat lamp. also there is mayo, though you were clear to tell the server that you did not want mayo. mayo is not like lettuce, you can't just "pick it off". also the onions were supposed to be grilled, not raw. the server comes with your drink, and you bring to their attention that there is mayo on your burger and the server says, "you didn't say you didn't want mayo." so you (quite annoyed by this point) reply, "how would you know? you didn't write it down." the server then unleashes the most sickening attitude you have heard from a stranger, telling you there's no need to be "rude". you ask, "how long ago was this food prepared?" and she rolls her eyes and says, "i'll get the manager". clearly she knows the drill.
what i just described has actually happened more than once, give or take a few details. i want to hear from someone who thinks that i should give that server a standard tip, or even any tip. i also challenge anyone to point out a part of that story that was NOT the SERVERS fault. again, the restaurant is nearly empty of customers.
the place is not very busy, yet after being seated you wait 15 minutes for someone to come over. you notice that this "someone" has been sitting at another customer's table joking and laughing the whole time you've been there, even looking in your direction a time or two. they come over and you realize that you're clearly not as special as the other table because the enthusiastic positivity has vanished and has been replaced with an abrupt douche attitude. they ask you what you want to drink and then disappear before you can tell them that you are in fact ready to order. another 10 minutes goes by, during which they are again sitting at the other customer's table. then they take a call on their cell phone. then they bring you your drinks and ask what you are going to have. they are too cool to write it down. you also notice that you did not get any popcorn or bread or whatever but you did every other time you came in without asking. so you ask for some popcorn, and you get some. 20 minutes later you are parched from the popcorn and have run out of beverage. so you wave at the server who is again sitting at the other table. they hold up a finger without making eye contact, finishing their conversation. they come over, learn of your need of a refill, and off they go. another 20 minutes goes by and you start to wonder where your food is. it's been 40 minutes and you only ordered a burger and the place is almost empty. so you flag down someone random and ask if someone can check on your order. 5 minutes later someone who is not your server comes with the food, but no drink. you tell them that you asked for a refill a while ago, they apologize and say they will tell your server. while waiting for the drink you look at your food and the cheese is hard and the fries are cold. the food was clearly ready to be served a long time ago but spent a considerable amount of time under a heat lamp. also there is mayo, though you were clear to tell the server that you did not want mayo. mayo is not like lettuce, you can't just "pick it off". also the onions were supposed to be grilled, not raw. the server comes with your drink, and you bring to their attention that there is mayo on your burger and the server says, "you didn't say you didn't want mayo." so you (quite annoyed by this point) reply, "how would you know? you didn't write it down." the server then unleashes the most sickening attitude you have heard from a stranger, telling you there's no need to be "rude". you ask, "how long ago was this food prepared?" and she rolls her eyes and says, "i'll get the manager". clearly she knows the drill.
what i just described has actually happened more than once, give or take a few details. i want to hear from someone who thinks that i should give that server a standard tip, or even any tip. i also challenge anyone to point out a part of that story that was NOT the SERVERS fault. again, the restaurant is nearly empty of customers.
Red1966
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If your chasing the waitress, you might be drinking too much.
Blue Wizard
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Leave one of these as a tip
<---- Front 
<---- Back. Just leave part of the ten sticking out from under the plate.
Juice box hero
Active Member
i tip based on service. shitty service, shitty tip. although personality goes a ways too. 0-20%
when it comes to drinks (@ a bar, etc) i tip more often and more than i would somewhere else. i like to keep my waitress, waiter, bartender happy because they keep me happy. theyll usually serve me longer and more often than the others. i dont get cut off as fast n some times get more drinks after last call. plus discounts and the occasional free drinks. regular or not.
when it comes to drinks (@ a bar, etc) i tip more often and more than i would somewhere else. i like to keep my waitress, waiter, bartender happy because they keep me happy. theyll usually serve me longer and more often than the others. i dont get cut off as fast n some times get more drinks after last call. plus discounts and the occasional free drinks. regular or not.
shrxhky420
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T.I.P.S. To Insure Proper Service 15-20% sometimes more sometimes less. If someone complains about the amount they're getting, well at that point they're lucky they got anything. Stay high.
Red1966
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They still do that at Wafflehouse. I think it's shamefull.
CR500ROOST
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Rude a-holes get a piece of candy.
rocpilefsj
Misguided Angel
Sounds like we may have eaten at the same place a time or two, no tip from me either.
RyanTheRhino
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Total don't go to a bar and expect great service.
MellowFarmer
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The best tip I ever got compared to the bill was when I dumped a Huge soda on this poor lady and spent 1/2 apologizing 
I was not a very good Server....
I used to tip 10% shitty, 20% good and upwards for great until one night this waitress spent more time out dancing or smoking at the bar than bringing our drinks, my friend went up 2 out of 3 times and when it came time to pay my friend who'd gone up to get our drinks so many times talked us into 0 which I felt bad about until she chased us down Demanding a tip! WTF?
I was not a very good Server....I used to tip 10% shitty, 20% good and upwards for great until one night this waitress spent more time out dancing or smoking at the bar than bringing our drinks, my friend went up 2 out of 3 times and when it came time to pay my friend who'd gone up to get our drinks so many times talked us into 0 which I felt bad about until she chased us down Demanding a tip! WTF?