I'm a college student, and I still tip. I feel if I have enough money to eat in the restaurant, I should have enough money for a tip. I used to work in TGI Fridays, and I know all about the tipping thing. I personally, don't think it's a black thing. I've gotten great tips, and 25 cent tips from all types of people. I think the worst tips were at the first of the month, when people would get their "govmen" checks, and would bring in eryone and they mama, order a whole lotta food, and then barely ahve enough for the tip. This is not just with black folks. Tips were also bad in the smoking section.
For great service, I tip 15-20%. If service wasn't so great, I'd tip 10%. I have many friends who are servers, so I see it as helping them with cash, like they did with me when I was a server.
And yes, if you are a frequent and good tipping patron, you will get the hook up...we don't forget who you are. Same goes for the not so great tippers...
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