part of the waitresses job? I do disagree with them.
2007-08-23 06:38:52 · 17 answers · asked by lizbulgarelli 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Depends. Are you the server or a friend of the non-tipper?
If you are the server, you keep your mouth shut. If a server commented to me about the absence of a tip, I would be really embarrassed, not eat at that restaurant again, and I would let the manager and owner know which server caused me to take my business elsewhere.
If you are a friend of the non-tipper, you can point out that their wages are kept purposely low because the employer expects them to make most of their compensation on tips.
2007-08-23 06:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
That's horrible. People like that have never worked in the food industry and don't realize just how frustrating that job can be. I can understand if someone got bad service, but not tipping altogether because "that's part of the server's job" is just rude and tacky. Contrary to popular belief, servers don't have to serve their customers. The customers made the choice to go out to eat. They could've stayed home and cooked if they wanted to. The tip is simply a way of saying "thank you for taking care of me this evening". Not to mention the fact that servers only make $2 and some change an hour because they are supposed to get tips! Tell whoever believes this preposterous idea that they should get a temporary job at the local Applebee's or Chili's. They'll definitely get a rude awakening.
2007-08-23 06:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
This is my opinion. It'll better if they are added in your bill. Otherwise, it should be a choice. Why? Beautiful waitresses will get more tips. There is also the possibility of someone leaving a $10,000 scholarship tip because they go for a pizza there every day and they like the waitress.
2007-08-23 07:09:10 · answer #3 · answered by cidyah 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the United States, tipping servers and other service workers like bellmen has become such an accepted practice that most are now paid between $2 and $3 an hour by their employer and the rest must be made up in tips.
Some states have laws that the employer must make up the difference up to the legal minimum wage for non-service workers, but my guess is that those employees will probably get fired for "performance issues" if it continues because the employer doesn't want to pay.
So tell your friend to stop being cheap...it's how things are done in the USA.
2007-08-23 06:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by timdagreek 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I would tell them that they don't have to leave a tip if they don't want to, otherwise it would be included in the bill.
It is part of a waitress's job. It's also part of a taxi driver's job and part of a bellhop's job. I don't get tips for what I do, and neither do a lot of people that work for minimum wage. If it bothers them, they can get a better job.
Waitresses in Europe don't expect tips, and I never noticed any decreased service that I received as a result.
2007-08-23 06:44:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
People tip waitresses because most of them have children to take care of and they are trying to help them have a little bit more. We realize that waitresses usually make minimum wage or less. Out of pure compassion for people you leave a tip. If you were worse off than they are why are you eating out? It is cheaper to eat at home. At least you are trying to help someone who is truly trying to help themselves. Waitressing is hard work.
2007-08-23 06:50:41 · answer #6 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You are entitled to your opinion and they to theirs, so other than agreeing to disagree there really isn't much to say. If you are dining with them and they refuse to tip you can always leave enough tip to cover their part as well as your own, but I doubt you will change their mind, so it's probably pointless to say anything.
Most servers are paid below minimum wage and depend on tips. Fast food restaurants and buffets pay their workers at least minimum wage, so depending on where you're eating, your friend may be right.
2007-08-23 07:16:31 · answer #7 · answered by EvilWoman0913 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I disagree with them, too. But the size of the tip depends on the quality of service I receive. If the service is exceptional, I'll leave 20%. If the service is crappy I leave a tiny pitance to show them that -- If I leave nothing, they may think it was just an oversight.
2007-08-23 06:45:56 · answer #8 · answered by kj 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Tell them that you will leave the tip because you would be embarrassed otherwise. Perhaps that will shame the cheapskate into doing it. Everyone knows that's how waitstaff make their money!
2007-08-23 07:36:33 · answer #9 · answered by Angela C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's up to them, but if they eat at the same restaurant all the time, they'll get known as a cheap tipper, and get poor service. They might say that's not how it should be, but that's like arguing with the tide.
2007-08-23 06:43:25 · answer #10 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋