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Torture · 08-13-2013, 10:25 PM

I went to Montreal this summer and a friend we met for drinks bought the second pitcher of the night. Tipped $1 on a $11 pitcher and the waitress got all uppity because it was less than 10% and she was "losing money" after taxes and tipout. (pretty hefty tipout...)

Not to mention she got $2 for the first pitcher from me...so we went elsewhere to buy our third pitcher.

I worked in the service industry as both a bartender and server during University. I get the $1/drink and 15% for decent service but it's gotten out of control. I shouldn't have to be presented with the tip option for every coffee I buy or required to tip 15% for crappy service. I had lots of customers that gave great tips and I had lots that gave crappy tips. It all evens out.

08-13-2013, 10:25 PM	#67
Torture Loves Teh Chat! Join Date: Jul 2006 Exp:	I went to Montreal this summer and a friend we met for drinks bought the second pitcher of the night. Tipped $1 on a $11 pitcher and the waitress got all uppity because it was less than 10% and she was "losing money" after taxes and tipout. (pretty hefty tipout...) Not to mention she got $2 for the first pitcher from me...so we went elsewhere to buy our third pitcher. I worked in the service industry as both a bartender and server during University. I get the $1/drink and 15% for decent service but it's gotten out of control. I shouldn't have to be presented with the tip option for every coffee I buy or required to tip 15% for crappy service. I had lots of customers that gave great tips and I had lots that gave crappy tips. It all evens out. Last edited by Torture; 08-13-2013 at 10:27 PM.