I have been fortunate enough to travel throughout much of the world. I have been to some of the best and worst restaurants around. I have been where service is better than the food and vice versa. I have waited hours at times and minutes at others, for meals. But what really effects how you tip?
For me, I take no consideration of how my food tastes or how long it takes to be prepared. I feel like that is solely put on the cook (UNLESS it is brought to my attention that the server has been carelessly taking their time with my order. Sometimes you will know, sometimes you won't. If I don't know, ignorance is bliss for the server because it won't be held against them). However, if I am waiting for a while I would like for you to check on me, often. Let me know my meal hasn't been forgotten and you still know I'm around.
If my order is wrong and you 'memorized' it instead of writing it down. Yes, that bothers me.
If you have absolutely no personality, you're ok. I won't find you fun and entertaining, but hey some of us have a dud day. As long as it doesn't interfere, we're good. But if you are RUDE, watch it.
I guess I'm writing this because I feel like 1 in every 5 restaurants I go to I get bad service. I have never been a waitress, but have worked at a restaurant. Your paycheck is coming from TIPS!!! You aren't paid 'that' well hourly. So shouldn't servers do everything in their power to offer a great dining experience whether you're at Ruth's Chris or Chilis to ensure the customer gives you the best tip possible in the end?
-Don't let the glass stay empty for too long. (Especially if it's my wine glass, hahaha.)
-If the food is taking too long, keep me posted.
-Even if you aren't the most personable person, be polite.
Is that really so hard? I don't know if some people see me and think I'm 'young' so no matter what I won't tip well. That is so far from the case. If I have a decent restarurant experience I am tipping 20%. If I had a stellar restaurant experience I am willing to tip way more, go there way more, and request you.
Lol. Basically, if you can't tell, I had a bad waitress the other night (at our favorite Sushi Bar). It's actually the second time in a row we have had her AND her bad attitude. I just get so frustrated and it got me to thinking about tips.
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Well at least it wasn't my fault this time! We know that I'm bad luck in this situation:) I agree though, I freaking hate servers with a bad attitude. No one made you get a job serving the public!
Oh my gosh you and my Brian would get along so well. His senior project for his BS in Psych was on performance management at two Tallahassee restaurants. He monitored all of the factors you mentioned and more, a whole spreadsheet full.
Throughout that semester he gave suggestions to management on how they could improve the productivity and performance of their employees. By the time he left, their score had raised some ridiculously huge amount, and all with a positive attitude from management.
"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good." - Samuel Johnson
I told that quote to Brian after our first dinner date when he tipped the waiter big time and asked to speak with his manager to compliment him <3
Aww, hopefully Brian and I can meet one day and talk about this very issue;) Something that seriously annoys me! What a cool project to do!
So after I read your comment on my "love" post, I happened to check out your blog. I like reading your opinions, ideas, and stories. Talk about fun. So I am going to have to put you on the buddy list of blogs on my page so my friends can have as much fun as I did reading it.
Thanks Alex!! I added you to my list too!!
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