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hlthe2b

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1. I just wish they were paid a living wage that would preempt all this and tips could be only for

Reply to mfcorey1 (Original post)

Sat Aug 31, 2019, 12:32 PM

Aug 2019

exceptional service as a bonus and not expected.

I remember taking a cruise years ago and being relieved that tipping at every turn was not appropriate/encouraged, but rather a sum at the end. Of course, my travel companions were all but broke at that point and I ended up shouldering much of the burden. Still, it did make for a less complicated vacation.

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How much to tip when the service is bad [View all] mfcorey1 Aug 2019 OP

I just wish they were paid a living wage that would preempt all this and tips could be only for hlthe2b Aug 2019 #1

Sometimes sub-par service is caused by the owners/manager of the kitchen. shraby Aug 2019 #2

Of the service is bad, I leave a penny RainCaster Aug 2019 #3

It's a stupid custom. CrispyQ Aug 2019 #4

Unfortunately the custom for tipping will be here for a while... SWBTATTReg Aug 2019 #5

A tipping story. Midnight Writer Aug 2019 #6

I have friends I will not go to a restaurant with because they do not tip well. They have even in2herbs Aug 2019 #7

Yes, even bad service gets a tip. Always!!! Part of the cost of going to a restaurant. Stuart G Aug 2019 #8

I once had a lady friend who would pick up my tip money, count it, and then give some back to me. Midnight Writer Aug 2019 #10

$0.00 for BAD service. Not bad food, kelly1mm Aug 2019 #9