The start to the end of tipping

[TheSlamma]

In an ideal world tips would be worked out on the service provided and not a percentage of the meal. Why should you tip a waiter $100 on a $500 3 course meal but only tip $10 on a $50 3 course meal.

$5 per course with an extra few $ added for excellent service seems more than generous enough. I would be happy to subscribe to this model or even pay more if that was deemed "fair" what I don't agree with is the whole % thing, it makes no sense whatsoever.

Right now you have that power, with this model you would not.

People need to turn off autopilot.

 

[WelshBloke]

They know they are getting their tip no matter what [...] so you will not see a water refill for 10-20 minutes at best.

Thats just because they didn't like you.

Seriously though, I don't want someone fussing around me when I'm eating and chatting to friends. Bring a bottle/carafe of water for the table and the same of wine and let us get on with it. If I need anything else I'll wave you over.

 

[Puppies04]

Right now you have that power, with this model you would not.

People need to turn off autopilot.

Right now I don't live in a country that uses the % method so it is irrelevant to me but using my previously described method as a start off point and working from there still gives you the power.

Waiter brought the wrong starters over? Not tipping for that course. Drinks took 20 minutes to get to the table? No tip for drinks service. I'll tip for the main and dessert so you get $10 Mr Waiter which on top of your minimum wage isn't too bad for the max 20 minutes of contact we had and the fact you screwed up.

 

[BoberFett]

Works in most countries.

You get a bill that covers the food and paying the service staff at this point you make a choice.

A. The staff performed their duties as expected and the food was as advertised, you leave

B. The service and or quality of the food was higher than exected, you leave a tip

C. The service or quality of the food was less than the expected quality, you leave and don't go back there again/you complain to the manager the whole restaurant looks at you like the colossal douche you are and deep down you feel like the tightwad jerk that you really are.


Forced tipping is not tipping, it is a SERVICE CHARGE.

Don't call it something it isnt.

How does expecting your food and service not to suck make one a colossal douche? Sounds like the colossal douche is you.

 

[SP33Demon]

Posting in an ATOT tipping thread.

 

[SP33Demon]

How does expecting your food and service not to suck make one a colossal douche? Sounds like the colossal douche is you.

Yep, I bet he's a waiter.

 

[Howard]

One of the most ridiculous things I've seen regarding tipping in Toronto is at a Burgers Priest joint. After the lady at the cashier finished taking my order, the first thing that popped up on the debit machine was "Enter Tip".

Like are you fucking serious? For what?

No need to single them out. It's everywhere.

 

[Loser Gamer]

But most diners don't tend to give tips based solely on service, according to Martin O'Neill, Hotel and Restaurant Management program director at Auburn. "People tip regardless. It's more societal pressure that weighs on the decision."

I absolutely hate feeling like I have to tip and the fact that they get paid less just so I have to front them the paycheck.

 

[rsbennett00]

Seriously though, I don't want someone fussing around me when I'm eating and chatting to friends. Bring a bottle/carafe of water for the table and the same of wine and let us get on with it. If I need anything else I'll wave you over.

This. It's why each waitperson only has one table to worry about. They can just stand off to the side when not attending to you and wait for you to need something, hence the term waiter/waitress.

Tipping better not go away in general. I appreciate it since the women make 10 times more than I do.