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Tipping Tastefully
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By DeNita S.B. Morris
Originally found on BET.com |
There is a stereotype that we (African Americans) don't tip well, so dig deep into your pockets and quit being so cheap if you're guilty. It's hard when you receive bad restaurant service, but if you've ever tipped less than 15 percent or dropped a penny on the table (or thought about it) it's time to review your tipping knowledge.
Here are the facts: When you leave a restaurant, you shouldn't feel like you've been hustled and the waiter shouldn't harass you for a tip. It's true that many waiters lack customer service skills. And many are notorious for taking drive-by orders. They'll take your order and disappear, leaving the water glass bone dry and you begging, trying to make eye contact to get service. Once you've finally flagged them down, they act like you're the bugaboo.
Then there are the hoverers. They're at the table so much, grinning and asking how they can help you that you start to include them in the dinner conversation, too.
Now, it's a rare treat but sometimes you find a master server who fills your wine glass, keeps the bread sticks coming (you don't even have to ask) and places the main course on the table right after the last morsel of salad is eaten. The food is perfect just like the waiter recommended.
There are all types of waiters: the good, the ridiculous and the forgetful ones. So, of course the service at restaurants will vary. But before you dish out a sorry tip or go broke over tipping, consider following these tipping guidelines suggested by the National Restaurant Association, located in Washington, D.C.
Tipping Suggestions:
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- Customers should tip atleast 15 percent of the pre-tax bill. But when you receive good-to-excellent service leave 20 percent.
- Remember that tipping is a monetary thank you for services rendered. But it's still nice to give a verbal thank you, too.
- Tips make up a major portion of a waiter's living wage. Many restaurants in the U.S. don't even give waiters minimum wage. So, if the service is really lousy, ask to speak with the manager to voice your concerns. Don't exit without leaving a tip. Many times the restaurant is willing to correct the problem or offer you a discount. Restaurants want your repeat business.
- Check your bill to see if the tip is already included (some restaurants automatically calculate the tip for parties of six or more).
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