tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21166579.post4010873510272561866..comments2024-02-19T08:12:53.815-05:00Comments on The Right Thing: Should you tip lousy waiters?Jeffrey L. Seglinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15648051034425906705noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21166579.post-61107501354745468702013-11-17T12:29:01.207-05:002013-11-17T12:29:01.207-05:00Jeffrey,
At the point that the manager comped you...Jeffrey,<br /><br />At the point that the manager comped you for your meals, you are not obligated to leave a tip but if you can't attribute all of the problems to the waiter then leaving a tip is definitely the right thing to do.<br /><br />While you are correct that tips are to reward service, we also have a social contract with restaurants where we allow them to pay waitstaff far below minimum wage on the expectation of tips. IMO the restaurant has already made things right by comping the meal. Not tipping would be excessive. Better to consider whether you want to return to a restaurant that previously gave you poor service...<br /><br />William Jacobson<br />Anaheim, CAWilliam jacobsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21166579.post-10246635011980907362013-11-17T08:38:23.771-05:002013-11-17T08:38:23.771-05:00Interesting topic. Yes, speak to the management if...Interesting topic. Yes, speak to the management if the service is abysmal, but still leave a tip of between 10 and 15%. Wait staff earn a fraction of minimum wage and depend on their tips for income. I also think it's important to educate our youth on tipping etiquette. Jody Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14042330297369057882noreply@blogger.com