Re: Tipping

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From: Dave Durnell
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 1994 23:57

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> Me again, jumping in on this thread.  I do agree that 15% for 
> standard service is a little low these days.  I think about 20% for
> standard service is okay.  Then again, the math is easier to do.

What does "these days" have to do with it? If the price of food goes 
up, so does the tip.  If the cost of living is higher then I have less 
money to tip.  I think 15% should be for good service.  Its their job 
to provide good service.  They don't need to be rewarded for it.  I'll 
tip 20-25% for awesome service or a very cheap meal.  I don't feel bad 
tipping 10% for sparse service or stiffing the obnoxious.  And yes me 
and my wife have both waited tables.

I also like restaraunts like "Round the Corner" that have 'sit down' 
food without waitresses and tips.

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