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One more comment: tips are earned, not automatic. It's a suck-ass profession that you go into if you need a job, yes, but you should also love people. You can't tell me you've never, EVER been on the receiving end of both stellar and/or crap-ass service before you become a server, so emulate the behavior you loved!
The hospitality field is rough. You have to leave all your emotional baggage at the door when you come to work. You have a fight with your SO, can't pay a bill, etc, you leave it at the door. It's an industry that is all about making others happy; it's customer driven and service-oriented.
Also, as a customer, you have a small role to play. Basically, don't be an ass! I am VERY cordial to my server b/c I've been in the trenches...If your meal isn't up to snuff, it's not the server's fault. Managers are there to take complaints, don't abuse your server!
And if you don't want to tip, stay home! Tip generously if they deserve it.
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