I just wanted to point out that not all servers give terrible service and not all servers are rude when they don't get a great tip. I serve for a living while I am in school and I know that almost everyone in my restaurant gives great service.
No servers should not expect a tip, but you have to remember that the owners of the restarant are expecting that the servers will get a tip and therefore do not pay servers very well. Without tips, I don't make enough to feed myself for a month. Shifts in the restaurant industry are typically 3-5 hours, unless you are a "top" server and you get the closing shift.
So for those of you who don't tip, think about the person who is serving you. I don't expect that anyone would tip for terrible, terrible service, but if the server was friendly and did their job, try and tip at least 15%. Inflation is happening in Alberta, and most people still tip 10%. Everything is getting more expensive, and many people are still only tipping 10%. Other salaries have gone up in response to inflation...mine definately hasn't.
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