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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06
I'm a pushover, so even if you make a big mistake (screw up my bill or bring me the wrong thing), I probably will STILL tip you (though not a full 20%) because I know that you probably don't make much money and you still need to eat.
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I know from serving that shit definitely happens. And when it hits the fan.. it sucks. And it sucks worse when you have people who don't understand and look at you like you're an idiot. (I'm not at all saying that's how you are.. just making a point).
Screwing up on a bill.. I wouldn't reduce someone's tip because of this. It happens. ESPECIALLY when the 10 people at one table all want separate checks. Talk about a headache.. especially when it's a Saturday night, you're running around like a chicken with it's head cut off, and everyone at the table is drunk and making fun of you when you walk away from the table.. except they're drunk, so they don't realize how loud they are and that you can hear them.
I could list a million stories. But I will say it's definitely hard to know that you have to keep a smile on your face for a full hour while some people look at you/talk to you like you're below them because you're serving them their food. And no, it doesn't really matter if you're a server at the finest of restaurants or in a corner bar.
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Originally Posted by nittanygirl
I've been a server lots of times and know how frustrating it is to put in so much work and not get tipped well, so I almost always tip 20% as well. I go down to 18% if it was alright & 15% if it sucked. If the server was rude to me they will be lucky if I leave $1.
I always feel uncomfortable leaving less than $2 though even if my bill isn't much.
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These are my tipping habits to a tee!
And I'll tip above 20% if the server went above and beyond. I'll also tip above 20% if I have a new server. I remember what those first few days were like, and I was thrilled if I got a decent tip.. because I know I sucked at the time
