[Food] The NSC Great Tip Debate

[The Clamp]

In fact the only time I can remember not tipping was at Red Snapper on the Dials when they charged me and my good lady for drinking tapwater from a reusable glass bottle on the table. When I questioned them they insisted they weren't reusable. It was bizarre and got heated. I paid but didn't tip and then as we were leaving they begged me to stay as someone had placed an order for pick up and recently people had been turning up, grabbing the food and refusing to pay.
I told them I hope they nick everything and put your windows in, ya robbing ********. My ladyfriend insisted I used a racial slur, but I don't think I did. It wouldn't bother her anyway. She's from Bolton.

 

[looney]

Do this and you get no tip.

 

[The Clamp]

Do this and you get no tip.

They are usually obliged to and it gives people an opportunity to voice any concerns. Perfectly acceptable.

 

[looney]

They are usually obliged to and it gives people an opportunity to voice any concerns. Perfectly acceptable.

No it isn't, the clues in the Name "wait"ing not pestering. If theres a problem Im big enough to voice it, In fact I may let them know in future.

 

[The Clamp]

No it isn't, the clues in the Name "wait"ing not pestering. If theres a problem Im big enough to voice it, In fact I may let them know in future.

I bet you're an absolute delight to host

 

[studio150]

Japan is a soulless society and I'm glad we don't follow their example on many things.

Respect for others, very low crime rate, virtually zero graffiti, trains running on time (all the time) you must be glad we don't follow these examples

 

[The Clamp]

Respect for others, very low crime rate, virtually zero graffiti, trains running on time (all the time) you must be glad we don't follow these examples

Exactly, soulless.

 

[Yes Chef]

Respect for others, very low crime rate, virtually zero graffiti, trains running on time (all the time) you must be glad we don't follow these examples

I quite like graffiti

 

[Weststander]

Respect for others, very low crime rate, virtually zero graffiti, trains running on time (all the time) you must be glad we don't follow these examples

 

[BN9 BHA]

Do this and you get no tip.

I was going to post something about this, not the photo ( very good )
I swear this happens to me every time.
I may get a laminated piece of card with the words " fine thank you " to hold up when asked.

 

[looney]

I bet you're an absolute delight to host

Its a manners thing, if a server acosts you then you have to swallow the food your eating to speak which counts as an interupton in my book. Maybe you talk with your mouth full, wash a mouthful of food down with wine rather than swallow and wipe your mouth on th back of your sleave then ettiquette would be lost on you.


And seeing your comments on Japan I think it proves my point.

 

[The Clamp]

Its a manners thing, if a server acosts you then you have to swallow the food your eating to speak which counts as an interupton in my book. Maybe you talk with your mouth full, wash a mouthful of food down with wine rather than swallow and wipe your mouth on th back of your sleave then ettiquette would be lost on you.


And seeing your comments on Japan I think it proves my point.

Just give them a thumbs up. Problem solved. It's second out of your evening. Waiters are told to do check-backs by their bosses. if a waiter fails to do a check - back and the diners subsequently complain about their food the cost of freebies and deductions comes out of the waiters tips and wages. It then takes a bit of a knobber to then make them feel bad for it and subsequently withhold a tip. Yes, if they do it every five mins it would be annoying, but you and I both know they don't.

 

[looney]

Just give them a thumbs up. Problem solved. It's second out of your evening. Waiters are told to do check-backs by their bosses. if a waiter fails to do a check - back and the diners subsequently complain about their food the cost of freebies and deductions comes out of the waiters tips and wages. It then takes a bit of a knobber to then make them feel bad for it and subsequently withhold a tip. Yes, if they do it every five mins it would be annoying, but you and I both know they don't.

If theres more than one waiter this can happen a few times, and has.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Here is one thing I can't get my head around with waiting staff.
When a meal is brought to a table, let's say the meal is burger and chips, the waiter will ask ,would you like any sauces with that ?
The customer replies, yes please some ketchup and mayo please......the waiter then disappears for a while and the meal starts getting cold.

Tip- put the sauces on the table or ask the customer before the meal comes to the table.

 

[The Clamp]

If theres more than one waiter this can happen a few times, and has.

I'd go the other way and be really gushing about the food, take at least 3 minutes on each element of your dish and make sure you end it in an uncomfortably lingering hug. They'll never bother you again.

 

[beorhthelm]

im less inclinded to tip or tip less since minimum wage. i take my lead on this from the missus who used to work cafe/coffee shops, says the point of tips is to make up the low wages by good service. and maybe i just dont go fancy places that i feel service warrants much more. its a very odd practice.

 

[Official Old Man]

Silly question here.
I employ 3 staff who work fairly hard, probably as much as a waiter/ess. They enjoy their job but are on minimum wage. There is a minimum wage and all restaurant staff must be on it, the days of £5 an hour plus tips are gone. So why do we feel the need to tip restaurant staff but not shop staff?
As for me, I always tend to round the bill up to a zero (£50, £60 etc). If I feel the evening has been special and the service/meal were of high service then I'll add some more.

 

[Weststander]

im less inclinded to tip or tip less since minimum wage. i take my lead on this from the missus who used to work cafe/coffee shops, says the point of tips is to make up the low wages by good service. and maybe i just dont go fancy places that i feel service warrants much more. its a very odd practice.

But does the minimum wage, post tax/ni, give waiting and kitchen staff a decent living wage? Especially considering the high cost of living in many parts of the UK.

 

[The Clamp]

A man needs to be polite, not just to me but to everyone. I watch that. How does he treat the waiter? How does he treat the coat-check girl? How does he treat the driver?

 

[The Clamp]

]im less inclinded to tip or tip less since minimum wage[/B]. i take my lead on this from the missus who used to work cafe/coffee shops, says the point of tips is to make up the low wages by good service. and maybe i just dont go fancy places that i feel service warrants much more. its a very odd practice.

So you haven't tipped since 1999?