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Originally Posted by James  you should probably look into going someplace cheaper, or not ordering drinks. Wait staff payment shouldn't depend on what you make, but services rendered.
Remember: when you tip them, that is their income, not just something extra for them to tuck into their pocket.
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The question phrased to me was about a tip for outstanding service on a $50 bill. No where in there was a specific break down of what the bill consist of and if I can't afford a $50 meal plus tip, I wouldn't go eat at an establishment that costs that much.
I recently left a tip of $15.xx on a meal of $60, so I don't think I'm a bad tipper when I get great service. I know what my budget consists of, and as you said 20% is a good tip, so don't suggest that I go somewhere cheaper because I consider my finances and look at prices before I visit an establishment.
All I was saying with the "my finances statement" is that someone who makes a hell of a lot more money than we do may leave a better (than 20% for great service) tip because they have the money to do that.
There is a certain expectation by consumers when dining out, because the job of the server is to SERVE. Additionally, servers should understand the job they are taking when they take it. They realize they are making 2.15 an hour or whatever it is now and that there will be slow nights where they make only minimum wage (at least I think most states now require restaurants to insure that they make at least that amount by the end of the night), and there will be times when they can make more than minimum wage.
But if they want a guaranteed wage, perhaps they are in the wrong business.
I never ever leave less than 10% even with shitty service. But I almost always back the tax out of the % amount, because that isn't a service they provide to me and should be tipped on.
