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