I hate the stereotype that BLACK people don't tip or don't tip accordingly. I hate it more when an establishment try to put a mandatory tip on my bill. For years I over tipped, trying to cancel out the myth that "WE" don't tip. But the past 5 years, I tip according to service. I tip any where from 15-20%. I keep a tip card in my wallet which shows me the amount to leave.
But if you are a wait person, don't automactically expect a tip, and you know you delivered lousy srvice. No water, don't checking in, having to ask for a clean fork twice, etc. I will also ask for a manager if service really stinks. It's been several occassions when I didn't tip at all, but told wait person why. They usually have an attitude, but oh well, maybe they will do better next time.
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