Tips for Bad Service?

Well, after having been at a few restaurants in my day, I've run across a few bad waiters/waitresses. My philosophy has and always will be that you get a tip based on how good your service was from the moment I sat down until the moment I pay the check and leave. I have been known to tip 25% or even more for great service, and I've been known to give an "insult tip" for really bad service (that's where you leave the server a tip so small, it's an insult! In my case, it'll usually be a "round-up" to the next quarter, i.e if the total was 12.35, I give .15 and spend a total of $12.50)

Now some people think that's not fair. Well, you know what? If you're employed in a service industry, leave the sob stories, problems with the boss, etc. in the BACK ROOM! Do not bring them out in the open. I could care less about your ex-boy/girlfriend who dumped you for a newer model (I actually had this happen to me, and it almost took 2 hours to get food, much less a check!), or the problems with your car. Now I will admit, the exception to this rule is if I'm a regular customer and I know the waiter/waitress and actually asked for the life story. Keep your chin up, your smile plastered on if you must, but unless I ask for your sob story, don't tell it to me, o.k. All I want is to enjoy my meal and/or spend some quality time with friends or family.

Anyway, if you feel differently, let me know why.

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