Reply #13: You are socially obligated [View All]

[Taeger]

You are socially obligated to tip a server in a restaurant. 15% for good service is the accepted norm.

Personally, if my water glass goes empty and STAYS empty, the tip will be whatever change I get from the nearest dollar.

If you get shitty service, you want to leave something so they know you didn't just forget. If the manager has them working too many tables, they will get more shitty tips per hour and it all works out even.

Finally, I'd like to quote Bill Maher on tip jars.

He talked about how everybody has tip jars now. His take is that he's not entitled to tip for just everything especially fast food preparation. You tip when someone waits on you. If you wait in line to get your food, you're waiting ON THEM. I agree. No more tipping at LaBambas.