Tipping a server

[flames_1987]

So Springs1 why do you keep going back to these same places that continually keep screwing up? You keep giving them your business so how are they ever going to change? This has been happening for years now it sounds like.

It sounds like the majority of the time you go out, servers forget to bring you something and are rude. Is that true?

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Springs1

NO, because the picky customer is *******PAYING FOR THE SERVICE******** and the FOOD, so just like at Wendy's when you can pick the side you want in your combo, you can do the same at a restaurant, because you are paying for the FOOD.

haha I love it. These people aren't understanding your great points, so make those points, *LOUDER!!*

I wonder after showing your husband this thread, and all the replies all these idiots made to you, did your husband go "Yes dear" "i know dear" "okay dear". Then sulk away slowly, sitting on the couch in the dark, downing a beer, and wondering how he got trapped in this.

[Mango]

This thread keeps getting better and better. I'm out of popcorn though...

[driveway]

Originally Posted by Springs1

So me liking the taste shouldn't matter? WTH????? I am ******PAYING******* for the food and the SERVICE, so I should get it the way *********I******** PERSONALLY WANT IT.

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Actually, you are 100% wrong. Just as you get to request your steak cooked *YOUR* way, I get to do the same for *ANYTHING* else I choose to order. I order my bacon extra crispy as well when I order bacon.

If *MY* MONEY IS ******PAYING FOR THE ********SERVICE*******, I can order it the way I want to. I am paying for the service to get it *MY* way. MY MONEY GIVES ME THAT RIGHT. Hell, I can even go into McDonald's and have my fries without salt(I have before) for NO TIP even. That's how ridiculous you sound.

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It doesn't matter how fries are cooked in batches. They do a SEPARATE batch just for me as how it should be just like when they cook your steak SEPARATE just for you.

As far as others, the cooks should be cooking their fries in one batch SEPARATE from mine. I am not altering their fries. It's the cook's decision to do what's right by cooking them separately.

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NO, because the picky customer is *******PAYING FOR THE SERVICE******** and the FOOD,so just like at Wendy's when you can pick the side you want in your combo, you can do the same at a restaurant, because you are paying for the FOOD.

You need to stop going to restaurants.

You fundamentally misunderstand what a restaurant is. You're not exchanging money to get whatever you want cooked however you want. If you want that, make it yourself at home.

When you go to a restaurant you are going to have food prepared by a professional. The assumption is this professional is better with food than you are, or is better at this particular kind of food, therefore there is a level of trust which is expected on both ends.

You expect the culinary team to prepare a dish which meets their professional standards, they expect you to be willing to trust that they know what they're doing.

If you do not trust that a professional chef knows their own food better than you do, stay home and cook it yourself.

However, if you're specifically and only referring to the kind of service you get at chain restaurants like Earl's, Chili's, Kelsey's or pretty much any place that ends in "'s" quit your whining, you get what you pay for.

Edit: As for your insanity regarding french fries: you can get fries without salt at McDonalds because the salt is added AFTER the fries are cooked, therefore their system is able to handle your request. The next time you're there try asking for fries cooked in a different kind of oil. Even though it's YOUR money and you have a RIGHT to it, they'll tell you no. The system isn't built to handle your request.

[Hockey_Ninja]

I give big credit to anyone who was able to read Springs1's first post in this thread.

[flames_1987]

Chilli's, Outback Steakhouse, Denny's, Ruby Tuesday's, Wendy's now the updated list of places our wonderful friend eats at

[Lt.Spears]

ITT: Crazy lady rambles about how servers are not robots and should never make mistakes.

[metallicat]

McDonald's gave me two ketchups in my takeout bag instead of three. Idiots!

[Regular_John]

Wow, just wow. I was busy with family stuff this weekend so I wasn't on CP much and I figured this thread would just be another "Mr. Pink VS Nice Guy Eddie" conversation.

Little did I know a character named Springs1 was going to pop up and write the epic novel of all post against the service industry.

I don't care to voice my opinion on the tipping matter as it's been covered by many others. But wow, just wow.

[Boblobla]

Well, that was an awesome read.

I don't tip delivery guys if there is a delivery charge on the bill. If there isn't, I will maybe add a few bucks if the food arrived in a timely fashion. I do not tip for anything I pick up. I tip less at a buffet because I am serving myself.

[Huntingwhale]

I just started reading this thread this morning and I can't believe I have missed out on all the fun. Spring1 is my new favorite poster.

It doesn't matter how fries are cooked in batches. They do a SEPARATE batch just for me as how it should be just like when they cook your steak SEPARATE just for you.

As far as others, the cooks should be cooking their fries in one batch SEPARATE from mine. I am not altering their fries. It's the cook's decision to do what's right by cooking them separately.

My favorite quote ever. Comparing the frying of fries to the art of cooking a steak. Classic. I used to work in the service industry and I have a mental image of how you look. Please post an image of yourself, I'm sure I'm not that far off.

[Russic]

I cannot *********FATHOM********* the amount of saliva and pubic hair Springs1 has consumed over the years as a result of being a pain in the ass.

[calumniate]

This is just a cluelessboy post that got everyone riled up.. right?

[Kybosh]

People who always order sides of ranch dressing have horrible taste in food and are usually whales.

[HELPNEEDED]

coles notes on spring1: I stopped reading 3-sentences into the golaith post a few pages back.

[GP_Matt]

I don't think the coles notes can do it justice. There is a lot of gold in that essay that makes the read worthwhile. You don't have to read it in any particular order either. I think you could randomly change the paragraph order and nothing would be lost from the post.

The bottom line though is that the monkeys who serve her food are bad dancers and often forget to slather her food in extra sauce with more on the side. Also, one time she ate at an expensive restaurant and they didn't bring her her soda fast enough and didn't apologize profusely when her margarita was late.

[FiftyBelow]

first world problems...

[flames_1987]

That goes down as my favorite CP Post and now I'm afraid to not refresh my browser because she might return..

That initial essay was awesome and her first post on Calgary Puck!!!!

[flames_1987]

Originally Posted by GP_Matt

I don't think the coles notes can do it justice. There is a lot of gold in that essay that makes the read worthwhile. You don't have to read it in any particular order either. I think you could randomly change the paragraph order and nothing would be lost from the post.

The bottom line though is that the monkeys who serve her food are bad dancers and often forget to slather her food in extra sauce with more on the side. Also, one time she ate at an expensive restaurant and they didn't bring her her soda fast enough and didn't apologize profusely when her margarita was late.

The one fine dining experience is what really made this awesome. She had water with her margarita...but her husband ordered an 89 dollar bottle of wine in her words, but also asked for multiple coke refills.

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

I give big credit to anyone who was able to read Springs1's first post in this thread.

I stopped here after she declared someone 100% wrong and then proceeded to contradict herself in the next few lines after applying logic.

Still haven't decided if she's either winding us up or just a good meal short of a few condiments.

Originally Posted by Springs1

Nope, you are 100% wrong on this issue that it's usually a kitchen issue, here's why:

Actual food itself being wrong is always your server's fault if they bring the food to you if the food isn't covered up by anything.

Think about it logically.

90% of the time it's the SERVER'S FAULT: