.20 Tip

[Jadow]

So my friend and I went out for Sushi last night, just a little but, the waiter never once came back asking if we wanted refills on our drink, then after putting our coats on when we were done, we sat waiting for the check for about 15 minutes. The place was not busy there were only 3 tables with customers.

Hence, our check came to $13.80 and we left $14

Would you also do this or are you an automatic tipper no matter what?

 

[olds]

Same

 

[Minerva]

I usually leave 15% unless something really bad happens. For really good service or around the holidays I may leave 30%. Word gets around here.

 

[vshah]

i don't leave tips for shitty service, if it could be helped. if the place is packed then i could understand waiting a bit.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: vshah
i don't leave tips for shitty service, if it could be helped. if the place is packed then i could understand waiting a bit.

In the OP's case I would always leave a tip even if it's only $.20
I don't want them thinking I forgot.

 

[cKGunslinger]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: vshah
i don't leave tips for shitty service, if it could be helped. if the place is packed then i could understand waiting a bit.

In the OP's case I would always leave a tip even if it's only $.20
I don't want them thinking I forgot.

Exactly. $0.20 is *worse* than $0.00. I make them to know it was a conscious decision. Of course, I always leave a note if there is any chance they don't know *why* they suck; but usually, they know.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: cKGunslinger

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: vshah
i don't leave tips for shitty service, if it could be helped. if the place is packed then i could understand waiting a bit.

In the OP's case I would always leave a tip even if it's only $.20
I don't want them thinking I forgot.

Exactly. $0.20 is *worse* than $0.00. I make them to know it was a conscious decision. Of course, I always leave a note if there is any chance they don't know *why* they suck; but usually, they know.

naa most don't know. they just get pissed that the OP did nto give them the 30% that they are DUE.

to many think a tip is mandatory and not a bonus.

 

[randay]

15 minutes? thats not very long at all. did you try asking for the check?

 

[eLiu]

I hate it when they don't refill my drinks. I usually look for the water container and just take one for my table.

Also I'm the type to tip 0.01 in those cases.

 

[GrumpyMan]

I leave 10% for shitty service and 30% to 40% for good usually. 50% if she has big boobs.

 

[shortylickens]

Originally posted by: vshah
i don't leave tips for shitty service, if it could be helped. if the place is packed then i could understand waiting a bit.

Same for me. Good service = good tip. I dont do that automatic 15% bullshit.
If the service stinks (and theres no reason for it) I give them nothing.

20 cents isnt cool. Its just an insult. If I didnt like the service I would complain or stop going.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

I'm sure they don't care about the $2.50 cent tip they missed out on.

 

[randay]

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
I'm sure they don't care about the $2.50 cent tip they missed out on.

good point, op went to a sushi place and spent $14 on two people. so is this like the mcdonalds equivalent of sushi places?

 

[Nik]

I wouldn't even have bothered giving that waiter $0.20.

 

[marvdmartian]

Originally posted by: randay
15 minutes? thats not very long at all. did you try asking for the check?

If it's been 15 minutes since everyone at the table has finished their meal, and the waiter or waitress hasn't stopped by to see if you need anything else (including the check), that's definitely too long. Especially if the place isn't very busy, since then they don't have the excuse of a lot of other customers to wait on.

Besides which, if the place is busy, wouldn't you want to clear a table out as soon as possible, to get it filled with another party, and thus, another tip??

 

[Schfifty Five]

Originally posted by: Jadow
So my friend and I went out for Sushi last night, just a little but, the waiter never once came back asking if we wanted refills on our drink, then after putting our coats on when we were done, we sat waiting for the check for about 15 minutes. The place was not busy there were only 3 tables with customers.

Hence, our check came to $13.80 and we left $14

Would you also do this or are you an automatic tipper no matter what?

How many rolls did you order? $13.80 sounds like you got one real roll and one california roll.

Between 2 people, that's not a lot of food.

 

[DamnRena]

Originally posted by: Jadow
So my friend and I went out for Sushi last night, just a little but, the waiter never once came back asking if we wanted refills on our drink, then after putting our coats on when we were done, we sat waiting for the check for about 15 minutes. The place was not busy there were only 3 tables with customers.

Hence, our check came to $13.80 and we left $14

Would you also do this or are you an automatic tipper no matter what?

$13.80 for 2 people......what the hell?

 

[jonnyjack]

The japanese place I go to by work charges $12.95 for a bento box for lunch. Sushi during dinnertime is going to cost way more than $13.80 there.

OP: What did you order?

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: randay
15 minutes? thats not very long at all. did you try asking for the check?

Waiters/Waitresses are suppose to be mind readers. Failing that will get your no tip from me!

 

[EMPshockwave82]

i would have left 1.00 probably... but wouldnt have left 15%

I usually say a dollar a person is absolute minimum but for a 13 dollar bill for 3 people that would be giving more than deserved

 

[Dear Summer]

tipping is such bullshit

tip for my haircut, tip to cut my dogs haircut, tip the valet to eat at their restaurant, tip the server, tip the cab driver like they did anything special

 

[sjwaste]

Originally posted by: Jadow
So my friend and I went out for Sushi last night, just a little but, the waiter never once came back asking if we wanted refills on our drink, then after putting our coats on when we were done, we sat waiting for the check for about 15 minutes. The place was not busy there were only 3 tables with customers.

Hence, our check came to $13.80 and we left $14

Would you also do this or are you an automatic tipper no matter what?

I'm usually an automatic tipper, but what you did was not wrong at all. However, the advice of the Washington Post's food critic is usually the best in this case, you should've asked for a manager and brought it to their attention after the bill was paid. That way it doesn't look like you're trying to get something for nothing, but you're also letting them know that the service was bad enough that you might not return.

 

[Q]

I tip no matter what, my minimum is $1 if its really crappy.

 

[ScottyB]

Originally posted by: sjwaste

Originally posted by: Jadow
So my friend and I went out for Sushi last night, just a little but, the waiter never once came back asking if we wanted refills on our drink, then after putting our coats on when we were done, we sat waiting for the check for about 15 minutes. The place was not busy there were only 3 tables with customers.

Hence, our check came to $13.80 and we left $14

Would you also do this or are you an automatic tipper no matter what?

I'm usually an automatic tipper, but what you did was not wrong at all. However, the advice of the Washington Post's food critic is usually the best in this case, you should've asked for a manager and brought it to their attention after the bill was paid. That way it doesn't look like you're trying to get something for nothing, but you're also letting them know that the service was bad enough that you might not return.

Who cares what it looks like?

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
In the OP's case I would always leave a tip even if it's only $.20
I don't want them thinking I forgot.

I understand this thinking, but I'd rather save 20 cents and not care what they think. Probably a better reason why I would leave the 20 cents is because I would want to wait another minute just to get my change.