| Going out to dinner is a past time that people do all | | | | In all fairness, the waitress tips you leave should be |
| over. It may be to get out of the chore of cooking for | | | | based upon the quality of the service. You can't blame |
| the evening. You may be craving certain foods that | | | | the waitress if it takes a while for your food to come |
| you don't enjoy cooking or celebrating a special | | | | or if you don't like it. Pay attention to how they greet |
| occasion. It may be for a date or to visit with friends. | | | | you and how they take care of your needs. Be |
| Regardless of why you are going out to dinner there is | | | | understanding if they are busy though and it takes a |
| someone taking care of your needs. | | | | few minutes for them to get to your table. |
| The issue of waitress tips can be touchy though and a | | | | It is acceptable not to leave a tip at all if you got back |
| subject that many people are confused by. It is no | | | | service. That is your right and you shouldn't feel |
| secret that they don't get paid very much so they rely | | | | obligated to provide a tip if you don't want to. I know |
| upon those tips to get them by. Still, there is a general | | | | when I get a good waitress that understands the need |
| consensus that a tip should be earned and not | | | | for extra napkins and such when I am out to eat with |
| something that they expect. | | | | my children always gets more. It is because I |
| That is why so many people get upset when waitress | | | | appreciate not having to ask for each item we need |
| tips are automatically added to the check. This is the | | | | to enjoy the meal. |
| policy at some locations due to the fact that they are | | | | It seems that in large cities it is expected to leave a |
| waiting on large parties. It is generally a 15% gratuity for | | | | bigger tip for the waitress. This is often due to the |
| parties of 8 or more but the specifics can vary by | | | | increased cost of living there. You will need to make |
| restaurant. This is done to ensure the waitress is well | | | | your own decision about how much of a tip to leave |
| compensated for her efforts. | | | | though. It doesn't seem right to walk away without |
| Other people have a set amount they leave each | | | | leaving something though if you did get great service. |
| time. They base their waitress tips upon the price of | | | | When you are out with a group of friends you will |
| the meal. They may be leaving 10% or more but that | | | | notice that everyone has their own way of deciding on |
| isn't really fair when you think about it. Some | | | | the tip to leave. It doesn't have to be an overall |
| restaurants offer entrees that are $7.99 while others | | | | decision so don't get into a debate over this one. Each |
| are $15.99. Yet the waitress is doing the same amount | | | | person should leave what they are comfortable with |
| of work regardless of how much the food costs. | | | | and focus on their food and their company. |