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Originally Posted by wookster
Not really looking to get something for my troubles in a situation like that, as not giving a tip is actually saving me money. I really only speak to a manager if its something outside of the wait staff's control, like a hair in my food or undercooked chicken or something like that. If its the service itself, I prefer to deal directly with the source and let them know why they aren't getting a tip.
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Yikes.
Whether you tip or not, the practice of explaining your tip is one that should die immediately.
Tips are customary, but they are also just a reflection of your opinion - not fact. It's unlikely in that any explanation you might give to a server regarding why you didn't tip is going to be helpful. At best, it's subjective and useless. At worst, it's condescending and will ensure you get 'special treatment' if they remember you next time.
If you want to tip, tip. If you don't, don't. Servers aren't stupid people, they can figure out why they got an extra tip or why they got a low one. They know what the job is, how to attract tips, and what costs them tips. The tip itself is the guiding force, not your note. Please don't leave notes anymore.