i didnt tip at this restaurant because the service was marvelous horrific and so when i left they chased me down like a criminal and made me pay 5 dollars tip, i paid then because i thought i was wrong but now that i thought about it... was it even mandatory?
2006-10-21 18:31:45 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
A tip is NOT mandatory
2006-10-21 18:33:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 0⤋
I witnessed a family "chased down" by an irate waiter on the streets of Palm Springs! The family said the service stunk and the waiter should have paid THEM! He sulked off, as this restaurant also had outdoor seating, a few of us also complained to the management about what we had observed. I assume that waiter is working somewhere else.
ADDITIONALLY; servers may only be paid minimum wages, but in the US they are able to make a deal with the government to pay only 9% in tips of what they sell. This is one of the best deals going, because cocktail girls in Vegas make money BIG time, as do waiters in the high priced restaurants of the USA, expecting 20% just for average service. All this poor mouthing is a bunch of bull, most people tip about 15% or more unless the service is surly. If anyone ever approached me about not tipping or under tipping I'd walk back into that restaurant and cause a scene like you've never seen! hahaha And, enjoy it.
TIPPING IS OPTIONAL
2006-10-21 18:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Usually, restaurants in the US expect patrons to tip at least 15%. If you have bad service and you want to tip less then it is up to you but you should have explained that to the server. In the future you should ask the restaurant policy on tipping before you sit down and order a meal.
People who are servers in restaurants often receive no pay from the restaurant; so they make their living solely off their tips.
In very rare instances some restaurants in the US do add the tip on to the bill, this is especially true if you are dining with a large group or paying for a banquet.
If you are in Europe then the tip is usually added into the bill and you have no say in that at all: you must pay.
2006-10-21 18:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not manditory. Even if there is a gratuity added like some other suggested.... that is still ultimately optional by law in every state. It is a suggestion. But this was not your case obviously. Any server knows that you can not chase people down and is not tolerated in ANY establishment! I would have said OK, lets go inside and talk to a manager about this. But you probably felt blindsided at that point. Yes it was robbery and intimidation and you have every right to feel violated. In every restaurant this person would be terminated, thats standard. Call the General Manager, not an assistant. If it is a corporate restaurant go to the regional manager, its worth it because of the indignity of it all. I'd be curious to know more...........
2006-10-25 07:05:01 · answer #4 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless it is a gratuity, it is not mandatory to leave a tip. Thing is alot of people who work as a waiter/waitress make their wage off those tips. If the service was bad I generally only leave a dollar. Leaving a penny with a cup turned upside down means bad service. Thing is if you were chased down for the tip, you should complain to the manager on duty.
2006-10-21 18:38:22 · answer #5 · answered by paulaallenwalkos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should NOT have chased you down.
Tipping IS optional.
I tip according to the service.
Usually, I tip 20%, but have been known to leave a lot less b/c of service being bad.
Is there any way you can report this situation? I would find a way to do so.
I would write a letter to the Editor in my local news to "report" the incident to the public.
I would also never give this establishment my business again.
Sound like you were treated badly TWICE - the first time by service and the second by being taunted and made to leave a tip they didn't deserve in the first place.
YOU were in the right and someting should be done about that!
GOOD LUCK!
2006-10-21 18:37:17 · answer #6 · answered by penwrite5 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tips are usually not mandatory. If the service was horrible, I wouldn't tip. If the service was good, I would tip the usual 15%. If it was really good, I would tip 20%. But I think it was wrong that they stopped you and told you to pay a $5 tip. You could sue them for that.
2006-10-21 18:57:54 · answer #7 · answered by Chef Orville 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
optional...yes but people should leave at least 10 percent even if service isn't optimal. Reason being because the bad service or food isn't always the servers fault and even if it was bad they certainly probably weren't doing it on purpose and were probably doing their job to the best of their ability.
I find that people who don't tip or tip much are the first people to expect one when they get a tipping job.
its sad people should treat people how they want to be treated.
Servers at resturants here in america at least are paid below the minimum wage at around 2 or 3 bucks an hour so they barely get a paycheck and they depend on tips for their salary.
2006-10-21 18:44:46 · answer #8 · answered by crisis 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its not mandatory but its done out of generosity. Thats how some people make their living. Even if they did not give you the best service i would at least leave something. Its rude to go and eat and not leave tip. Maybe they just had a bad day.
2006-10-21 18:41:58 · answer #9 · answered by spazzychick21 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
unless the menu states that the tip is included, it is not mandatory. you should tip based on service. however, most servers only make 2.13 an hour...that is not a typo. so they really are depending on their tips to survive. next time the service is bad, ask tyo see a manager, and make a formal, but polite complaint. chances are they will address the matter with the server, and you wont get chased down for not tipping.
2006-10-21 18:34:24 · answer #10 · answered by moluvsmark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not mandatory. Try to see who failed though - if the server just did a lousy job I may have walked out too. If the server was trying but management or the kitchen dropped the ball, tip the server.
Either way - let the manager know your experience wasn't up to your expectations. They can't fix something they're not aware of.
2006-10-21 18:38:25 · answer #11 · answered by toks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋