When one dines out, the server gives you the bill, you pay cash and they have the courage to ask you if you want change. It bothers me!
2006-10-19 17:22:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Dining Out
I used to be a server and I NEVER asked that question. All I said was "I'll be right back with your change" and sometimes the person would say keep the change and others would leave a tip from the change I'd brought back to the table. I think it is very rude of a server to say "Do you want your change?"
2006-10-19 17:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've waited tables for a long time, and I do this.
The most recent place I waited tables at we used those guest check books for the bill. Usually the cash (or credit card) is inside of the book WHERE I CAN'T SEE IT. Asking the guest if they need change is also my way of being able to tell if they have done anything with the bill yet. If they haven't even looked at it yet, its a subtle hint to hurry up.
I ask the customer if they need change before even looking in the book. Servers are busy people, and this way I can save myself some time if they don't want change, or come back if they haven't paid yet. This could save several minutes of time if I don't have to break a large bill, print another receipt and make change.
The server is not asking for a big tip -- they're trying to save time!
Another thing -- the way I word the question is generally something along the lines of "Can I get you some change?" not "Do you want change?"
2006-10-20 03:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by janellethechef 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, I gave a server a $13 tip on a $27 bill once because I couldn't hear what she was saying. Too loud in the restaurant. I thought she was asking if we wanted refills on our drinks.
2006-10-20 06:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a server and to ask "Do you want change?" is very rude in my book. I always say, "I'll be right back with your change." Never assume the rest of the cash is for you.
2006-10-22 20:38:39 · answer #4 · answered by donslady1005 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I highly doubt the server is asking that you leave the rest of the change for their tip-DON'T WORRY!!! Geez. Most check presenters (the books we put your tickets in) close, so you cant see if the person has put a credit card or cash in there, so that's our way of asking if you're ready to pay. Also, don't get offened because you think the server is trying to rip you off. Trust me, I don't have time to memorize the price of everyone's ticket, so if you are paying with a 100 and you get mad when I ask if you're ready for change-REALIZE I DO NOT REMEMBER WHAT YOUR STUPID BILL IS!!
2006-10-20 03:55:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It should bother you, it's incredibly rude. Yes, it's probably because they want to save the trip back to the table, but it also makes an assumption on their part. You may have had a wonderful dining experience with a talented wait staff who has just blown an outstanding tip with one rude gesture.
2006-10-20 00:36:22 · answer #6 · answered by DetroitBrat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't bother me, because I know they're busy. But when I was waitressing I'd just bring the change back and hope they left something on the table for me. But I also bussed my own tables. Now when I worked in a restaurant with bussers, I'd ask, just because I knew the bussers would swoop in and conveniently pocket part of the tip, or just plain tell you there was nothing on the table when I knew there was!
2006-10-20 00:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I served at Red Lobster, I had huge problems with bussers stealing tips, so I always asked. No one ever got mad and I only got stiffed once. If we ask you it is because we are running several other tables and only make 2.13 an hour plus whatever you leave in that book. We are not rude but just trying to pay the bills.
2006-10-20 04:32:42 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some people don't want change. I doubt the person always looks at the bills you are giving them either and if you don't want change it saves them a trip back to your table. I think you're taking it a little too personally. No big deal.
2006-10-20 13:22:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does & the other thing that bothers me is when they include the tip in the bill. I have it removed then they get nothing. I tip on the service I get & I tip good but if you have to ask for it then you do not deserve it.
2006-10-20 00:33:49 · answer #10 · answered by beer30_somewhere 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋