whether you want your change?
2006-09-24 11:30:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I eat out seldom and tip well when I do. So it gripes me to be asked that question. (And if you do it again you may blow your 'gratuity' completely.)
Welllll....Maybe not.
2006-09-24 11:34:27 · update #1
Yes I, too, always tip generously because I know that servers really earn their pay. Eight hours 'slingin' hash' in a busy resraurant is more work than a lot of people realize. I've never had to do it but am close to many who have.
2006-09-24 13:09:44 · update #2
No, you are supposed to tip your server.
2006-09-24 11:33:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A smart server in a first-class establishment simply returns the change (and does not make a big show of returning it in singles, either).
We always tip at least 20% unless the service is utter crap. Having money brought up at the end of the meal, with the implication: "Do you want this or can I have it?" leaves a "bad taste", pardon the pun. The smart server is efficient, friendly and unobtrusive, not hinting for money like a pesky kid asking a visiting relative "What did ya bring me?"
We have never lowered a fair, reasonable tip because the question was asked, but we have certainly never been inspired by such "hints" to throw in a little extra as a result, either!
2006-09-24 18:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by sparticle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In fact, though I still give a tip, it will be much less than I would have given had the question not been asked. The question is rude, rude, rude... and if it were my restaurant it would be policy that the question would be grounds for dismissal. By the way, I usually tip at least 15% if the service was adequate and 20% (or more) if the service was above average.
2006-09-24 18:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 4 years of waiting tables in college taught me a lot about people and what most people do when eating in a restaurant. I always asked "do you need change" because if I didn't, I would spend 3 minutes getting change and then the person would just give it back to me. Saving time is very important when waiting tables. Some of you wouldn't believe the multi-tasking involved. 9 times out of 10 the change is for you, but you can't just take the bill and walk away. SO, this is why the waitress asks.
2006-09-25 13:00:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. It is the attitude of entitlement that annoys me. I tip based on the service i've received and it is up to me to evaluate and tip as I see fit.
2006-09-24 18:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have several friends who work as servers and at some places they are required to ask just to be sure what the customer wants.
2006-09-24 18:39:08 · answer #6 · answered by parrothead2371 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I never heard tell of this one before but I guess your asking this question because it must have happened to you. If anyone would ask me that question I would have to say to them. Why are you asking me that question.I would have to set them straight onto the matter as it's down right rude.
2006-09-24 19:07:40 · answer #7 · answered by kipdawneast 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. As a server, I never asked that. I thought it was poor form.
2006-09-24 18:54:00 · answer #8 · answered by Dianna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give them a break they dont get paid much! and tips dont come as often even when you are doing a great job, people may not tip because they dont like you
2006-09-24 18:39:54 · answer #9 · answered by old_soul_945 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have never been asked, but it would irritate me. If I am going to leave a tip, I will leave a tip
2006-09-24 18:35:06 · answer #10 · answered by daredheadedwench 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋