Reply #116: Even the 10% isn't bad it is the person who just doesn't tip anything. [View All]

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I worked at a restaurant with average of $80-$100 check for 2 people. Party of 6 is going to be $300-$400. If I got 10% flat from every ticket I would have been set. However for every 20% tipper there was 1 or 2 who tip nothing.

I even had a lady tell me I was best service she had in months and then say manager should give me a raise because she doesn't tip. :(

Some people just don't know / care.

I got a nice salaried job now but I always tip well (not always 25% like you, sometimes service does suck) mainly because I remember how much is sucks to have bills to pay, do a good job, and still get shafted.

My wife sometimes leaves tips on other peoples tables when they don't tip because it reminds her of when I worked for tips.