2006-12-31 01:47:08 · 12 answers · asked by Freakgirl 7 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
Please avoid introducing yourself and telling us that you will be serving us tonight.
2006-12-31 02:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Alley. In regard to demeanor, I suggest looking at people directly, smiling and saying or asking something just a tiny bit more personal than just waiting on the table... such as, "You guys look like you're having a lot of fun.", "Hey, nice party hat!".
The waitresses that I remember the most are the ones who have given me information about a particular dish... "I just want to let you know the roast beef is well done tonight and you might be disappointed if you like it more pink." I'll never forget the waitress who told my father-in-law that she wouldn't bring him the desert he ordered because it wasn't any good. She was very personable and got a big tip. :>)
2006-12-31 10:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by sassy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read somewhere that restaurant servers got bigger tips when they wrote a little note on the check that thanked the customers and included a little smiley face and the servers name....
Personally for me, I tend to tip better if the server gets to my table quickly at least to introduce and take a drink order. Refills beverages, checks in at least once, busses the table after courses (no empty appetizer platters or salad plates hanging around during the meal) and provides necessary and requested items (steak knives for steak, offers steak sauce and brings promptly.)
Smiles are also nice.
What I don't like is physical contact by a server...it oooks me out to have someone hanging onto my shoulder while taking an order. It's TOO personal!
Alley
2006-12-31 09:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by alleymarziacat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more drinks people get in them, the more generous they tend to be. Be sure to check often for refills and make sure diners feel comfortable. Be nice, smile and appropriately joke.
On NY Eve, people are thinking about getting trashed, so make sure you help them towards their goal :).
2006-12-31 12:43:30 · answer #4 · answered by Space Ninja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're table is having a good time, party with them. See if you can't get your manager to comp them all a glass of champagne on you. If they're dull, sorry, no good tip in sight. It always depended too, we had one girl working with us who was dating a Seattle Seahawk defensive end (lived in Seattle at the time) and he would always pay one of us a hundred bucks to work for her so she could go out and party with him. That was always an easy hundred bucks.
2006-12-31 09:57:09 · answer #5 · answered by Hans B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat each person as if they were your personal party guests. Dining out on NY eve is their equivalent to being at a party, so they (unrighteously) expect to be treated as such.
2006-12-31 10:07:52 · answer #6 · answered by bfwh218 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself! There will always be those that are So Drunk that they will not think about "The TIP!"
Look at Tips in the Long Run = Average, and not just on Holidays!
Thanks, RR
2006-12-31 09:50:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy a cheap bag of noise makers, and one to each party at the table with the check....if your restaurant approves and it's an appropriate clientele
2006-12-31 10:37:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
show some clevage, it always works especially when all the drunk dudes out there tonight, the drunker the more money youll make
2006-12-31 09:48:51 · answer #9 · answered by batts1030 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be happy, smile a lot, that makes people more generous.
2006-12-31 09:51:42 · answer #10 · answered by vincent 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
say something nice to people.like i hope 2007 brings the best to you and your loved ones.smile smile smile!
2006-12-31 11:05:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋