restaurant/buffet tipping?

[mrflip69]

Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

So, I sign the check, she looks at it and sees I didn't put anything in the "tip" section.

Always put a zero if you aren't going to leave tip. Waiters can easily tip themselves if given the chance.

Originally Posted by theicecreamdan

The refill thing really chaps my ass too. Most of the time I drink water, and its a pain in the ass to get refills because he waiters thing they get less of a tip from a water drinker such as myself.

Water drinkers! Yes... hahaha--you can almost feel the service change when all you order to drink is water LOL!

Originally Posted by xdarkrune

yeah i put in the time and effort, so should the staff.
im not in a race to get in and out, and no where did i say i was. if i was in a hurry i would of gotten fast food.
but in the same sense i do not want my service to be slow.
the service should be fast and prompt. if i choose to eat quick and leave than i will. if i choose to take my time and chill for a while, i will.

You actually don't come off as much as a douche in that reply.

I agree, customers really shouldn't have to wait for service if the waiter/waitress is on the ball.

See an empty cup? Fill it up! Why wait for me to ask?

Food is finished? Couldn't hurt to offer the check if we look bored and ready to get out.

Most of my experience with servers has been good, but then again I'm easy to please. When a server is working their ass off, it's pretty damn obvious, and hopefully they get rewarded for it.