I agree with you on that one. In my mind, you either make $2.13/hr and get tipped or you make minimum wage and up, and don't get tipped.I hate when I get take out somewhere and they are looking at the tip line to see if a tip is left. Why am I going to tip to get take out. I don't tip the guy behind the counter at taco bell, why would I tip you for doing the same job.
The worst tip for someone I ever left was for a serve was me writing pay attention to your customers instead of talking to your co workers you lazy bitch. She saw me going to other tables to get ketchup and to get silverware and just ignored me. No refill on my drink either. I was traveling for work and it was the last thing I needed after I long day.
I'm actually upset to hear so many of you have had such bad experiences with servers. But the fact that that is happening is management's fault. Complain to them. See if there is a Server Survey you could take. The problem will be addressed if enough people say this server sucks.
the point I was trying to make is consideration. If I hinder you in making some cash, I'll throw you a few bucks. If you hook me up, I'll throw you a few bucks. Is the there really a difference in tipping someone $5 instead of $3? I don't think so. To the individual, it's $2. To me, over the course of the night, it adds up.
Example- $1000 in sales x 10% tips= $100- 3% tip out= $70
$1000 in sales x 15% tips= $150- 3% tip out= $120.
$1000 in sales x 20% tips= $200- 3% tip out= $170.
My point is simple. It all adds up. Toss in a few extra bucks. It won't kill you.