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Originally Posted by Dollarmansteve
I can assure you I'm not in need of your life advice - I was a bartender 5 years ago.. I have just slightly more responsibility in my career now than back then.
I'll stand by my point that, on the average, I'll bet you tip less than the norm. Maybe it makes you feel powerful, when you hold in your hands the power to reward or punish the server in question. Like I said, I used to think like you and sit there and demand amazing service so the server could 'earn' their tip.. then I realized I was just being a cynical asshole.
Here's some life advice for you:
a funny thing happens when you change your attitude.. maybe you receive less than great service more times than not because the server can tell you are going to be an annoying patron. I rarely receive bad service at restaurants.. and I credit it to me not coming off as an arrogant prick.
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I always tip 20%. And after reading this thread, I really have no idea why I should continue to do that.
The other night I got a terrible haircut... but still tipped 20%. I had her make some changes, it was still bad but I had to leave.
The only time I ever get excellent service is with restaurants that I frequent often that know me, like me, and know I'm not going to stiff them. Every other time, service is average at best. I should never have request a drink. I should not need to ask for boxes or my bill. Somebody should be asking me.
So what do you suggest I do to get good service? obviously my 20% is not enough. Should I walk in and lay money down on the table right from the start so the server knows what they are going to make on me? That is absolute bull. The server should be attending to my needs so that they can get their 20 and 25%. Not the other way around.