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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIn re: the debate on tipping, I bring you the last word
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tipping_tootingDebate closed.
Cirque du So-What
(25,941 posts)I knew there was a good reason why I've never set foot in a Red Robin.
Melon_Lord
(105 posts)Had a "German" style burger there a few months ago that was decent.
5 guys has ruined me forever though...
OffWithTheirHeads
(10,337 posts)The tab for burgers, snacks, drinks and tip came to over $170.00!
Taverner
(55,476 posts)Maybe this is already known, but right when we're talking about tipping - this comes out right when we're debating it.
The recent tip stuff was from a month ago, but we're still talking about it.
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Warpy
(111,270 posts)The only place I seriously overtip is an ethnic restaurant near me that's been in the news for stiffing the wait staff on wages. It's got the best food in town so I'll make up the difference between what absentee management grudgingly pays and what the wait staff deserves. Eventually, the PTB will have a stern talk with absentee management and the wait staff will be paid and I won't have to overtip.
However, leaving no tip would involve things like a lap full of hot food and being called the "c" word because I asked for a clean fork. I always tip 15%-20%. It's a tough job that I only lasted 3 weeks at since it's incompatible with RA.
unblock
(52,251 posts)mrs. unblock and i are now healthy organic whole grain normal bmi pescatarians, but back in the day we used to eat those giant burgers and fries and i even had a milkshake as my drink.
no idea where i put all that. well, actually, i do. the hint is that i didn't throw it up, didn't exercise, and didn't gain weight. you do the math.
mrs. unblock used to work as a server and trainer, so i've been barred from ever tipping below 20% after tax. mrs. unblock reserves that right for herself, on those truly rare occasions when the server specifically not only screwed up big time but also had a crappy attitude about it. that usually translates to 15% after taxes.