As we start to wrap up the semester, let's just take a moment to remember that the way you treat a server really does reflect a lot on your personality. Here are a few tips to help you take advantage, and I'm sorry but by nature, this blog is geared toward the fellas. But you ladies can probably get a laugh out of it.
-On a first date, treat the server warmly and generously, especially if it is a female. Women look at the way you treat servers much in the way they look at how you treat your mother, so simply shrug off any nervous mistakes and definitely tip well.
-If a server doesn't offer his or her name, don't ask for it. If they do, don't use it every time I'm at the table. It implies you are more interested in the server than your guest and it's annoying for so many other reasons. If you liked your server and would like to request them, compliment the service and ask at the end of the meal.
-Be a good tipper, but don't flaunt it. Do it quietly, and with class, and don't hang the fact that you are a good tipper over the server's head. It looks like an extension of...
-Many servers are law students, teachers, writers, etc. So do not try to make a smart remark at a server's expense to make yourself look better. Most times you'll find yourself embarrassed by our wit, and we can walk away.
And if there is ever, ever, a question about how much to tip, you can never go wrong with 20%
I loved your blog. It was very informatve, especially for me. I am more aware now hwen I go out to eat of what waiters have to go through and yes I even started to tip 20%. (mostly)..
ReplyDeleteThank you so much and I appreciate your comments. And by the way, if you are not happy with your meal and you can pin it on an issue with the server, by all means don't feel pressured to tip 20% Nothing angers me more than a server who feels "entitled" to it. We do have to work for that 20% now!
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