I work in a bar what can you do about non tipping customers?

Question

Is it okay to say something to them or not?

Answer 1

Not really. It's their right to be served without tipping. Of course, they are pretty cheap, but that's their right.

Answer 2

How long have you been in this industry? Or this job or location? Are you sure it's just not you? Your question is a little vague. The way it's coming across seems like this happens to you quite frequently, which is why I'm asking the above questions. Basically, you want to get some feedback for future reference. OR, perhaps the person is from another country - several countries don't tip at all , just not part of the social culture as it is here.

But unless you know you've done nothing at all wrong and your customers leave no tip (and their not senior citizens) then I think the best way to approach the situation is to ask them if everything was okay? Were there any problems? I mean that's basically why someone doesn't tip - if they got crappy service somewhere along the line (it doesn't even have to be you).

If this doesn't happen all the time, then don't worry about it.

Answer 3

I have never understood the whole tipping thing. It is not common practice here in Oz and I don't understand why it should be common practice anywhere.
Why should be obliged to pay a tip when we have already paid the required amount for the food/service/ whatever. Is it not the job of your employer to pay you?
The fact that you expect tips is wrong. If a person chooses to tip you because they liked your service, then great, accept it gratefully and move on. We can still appreciate good service without paying extra for it. Whats wrong with a compliment and a thank you?
The whole tipping thing becomes a problem because not everyone can afford to tip, and if they only give a few dollars people think they are cheap.
If you need tips to inspire you to give good service, then you shouldn't be working in the customer service industry.
Maybe you should find a different job, with a better hourly rate. I worked in the custoemr service industry for ten years, so this answer isn't coming from an arrogant customer, because I always give excellent service, without expecting anything in return because THAT'S MY JOB. That's why it is called the customer service industry- your expected to give great service, THINK ABOUT IT.

Answer 4

I'm a delivery driver and we have the same problems. There really isn't any good way to go about it. Bar patrons and delivery customers aren't required to tip but tips are very appreciated. You have to look at your night as a whole and not let one or two customers get you down. If you focus on the non-tippers, your good customers will see your mood change and not tip as well. Just be nice and keep going about your business. Maybe have a "regular" sit next to him/her and blatantly say, "thanks, here's your tip" or something along those lines and a conversation will start in which you or your regular can explain to him that you work solely for tips. Oh and just be thankful you don't have to use your car, and your gas to drive to his house and drop off the food only to get stiffed!

Answer 5

I think people who do not tip are just plain rude. There is a girl I work with who orders take out all the time and never tips. I usually give the driver a sympathetic look and always let them know who is placing the order when I order out. I always tip well. One time she had run to the bank to get money after placing the order and the driver beat her there by 5 min. I called her cell phone to let her know he was waiting... so after he sits around waiting on her, she doesnt bother to tip. Horrid.

As for working in a bar, I would guess most people tip at the end of the night. I would respond to my tipping customers first and check on them frequently. For the non-tippers, they will find you when they need something. Anyone who is smart tips in a bar anyway.

In all industries, reguardless of what anyone says, you get treated better as a customer when you show respect to the person serving you.

Answer 6

Nothing. Your boss probably won't like it if you're confrontational.

I don't know if you're a waitress or a bartender, but if you're a bartender here's something to consider: When I buy multiple drinks (and when don't I?) and I'm paying cash, I always tip after my last drink. A lot of my friends do too. You know. You order the beer, you pay for it, then walk off. Don't get me wrong: I've waited and bartended too, and I really believe in tipping well and I do. But I'm just not up for dropping a buck for each three dollar beer someone opens for me. I tip twentyfive percent but not a bit more for such a simple task as popping off a bottle cap.

Answer 7

I do some weekend bartending. Of course, I don't say anything to the non-tippers. If I did, they probably wouldn't come back while I am working. The word would get out to the owner, and I wouldn't have my extra income job. Just as bad as no tip, I had a group of elderly ladies come in one afternoon for a glass of wine. I could hear them quietly talking about pooling their change for a tip. When they left, there was 37 cents left on the table. That was funny. All part of the job.

Answer 8

No, it's never okay to say anything because tips are not a requirement. If you don't want to have to depend on the kindness and generosity of others, find a line of work that pays an actual salary.

Answer 9

There is not much you can do unless you want to lose them as a customer. Make it obvious when you accept a tip from someone next to him. If he does not get the hint then forget it. Some people are just against tipping anywhere.

Answer 10

TRUE STORY: My friends and I (about 6 of us) went to a well know busy diner one night after clubbing. We all had a limited amount of money on us and were extremely hungry. So we all ate what we could afford and put into the bill whatever our food costs. The bill came out to something like $80.00. Everyone put all their left over money on the table, which only came out to about $7.00 and change. Well we left it and when we were all leaving the waitress came running after us yelling that we STIFFED her! Are you kiddin me? That is all the cash we had left over and we gave it to her! I never set foot in there again! So, I guess some people are cheap and other just are broke. But hopefully your patience and kindness will come back to you threefold!

Answer 11

It is NOT ok, ever. A tip is not required, it is for special service only. If I were your boss (and I've had many employees) and you asked for a tip or in any way criticized a customer for not tipping, or gave less service to a non-tipping customer, I would fire you so fast you wouldn't know what hit you.
You are a server. You took the job and get paid less than minimum wage; that is your choice. With the attitude you exude in your question, I'm not surprised some don't tip you.
Absolute ZERO on the old sympathy meter for YOU.