Tipping

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by kddani

I wasn't even talking about a first reaction - I certainly don't expect that. But if you go through the entire meal without even looking at her and smiling, it comes across as pretty rude. I don't expect people to play peek-a-boo with her, but if you act as if she isn't even there the entire meal, that's rude. Especially in a service industry.

Wait...people expect servers to speak to their babies??

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

Wait...people expect servers to speak to their babies??

LOL. That is ridiculous. People need to stop forcing the importance of their babies on everyone else.

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As for cash, I rarely keep cash on me. I probably have cash on me once a month or every other month.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

LOL. That is ridiculous. People need to stop forcing the importance of their babies on everyone else.

What the what?! The baby's not ordering, probably not eating, and definitely not paying.

My niece, who was quite a diva during her infant and toddler years, would throw a fit if the server didn't speak to her. My sister found it to be pretty embarrassing and certainly didn't demand it of the restaurant staff.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

Wait...people expect servers to speak to their babies??

Yeah I'm not sure I get that. Especially when it's busy. I'm betting the baby doesn't really care if the server asks her how she's doing today.

[SWTXBelle]

Back in the day I never expected servers to interact with my babies, but I did appreciate servers who were baby-friendly - for example, bringing crackers or bread first thing. I know my younger daughter Cinderella (who is a server at Perry's) often gets praise and higher tips because she is considerate of children. It probably helps that she has vast experience thanks to her brothers who are 8 and 10 years younger than she.