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.