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reggiedh Aug 11th 2011 5:19 am
Annoying
 
How is it when didning out or in a bar when you pay the waiter/waitress actually ask "do you want change?" when you pay? My usual response is yes and them leave them nothing. I mean what a nerve!! Or am I over reacting?

ireland2canada Aug 11th 2011 5:20 am
Re: Annoying
 
Originally Posted by reggiedh (Post 9553136)
How is it when didning out or in a bar when you pay the waiter/waitress actually ask "do you want change?" when you pay? My usual response is yes and them leave them nothing. I mean what a nerve!! Or am I over reacting?
Yes.

Simon Legree Aug 11th 2011 5:21 am
Re: Annoying
 
Originally Posted by reggiedh (Post 9553136)
How is it when didning out or in a bar when you pay the waiter/waitress actually ask "do you want change?" when you pay? My usual response is yes and them leave them nothing. I mean what a nerve!! Or am I over reacting?
Yes.

dbd33 Aug 11th 2011 5:21 am
Re: Annoying
 
Originally Posted by reggiedh (Post 9553136)
How is it when didning out or in a bar when you pay the waiter/waitress actually ask "do you want change?" when you pay? My usual response is yes and them leave them nothing. I mean what a nerve!! Or am I over reacting?
Yes.

reggiedh Aug 11th 2011 5:25 am
Re: Annoying
 
Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 9553142)
Yes.
Yeah but no where else in the world do you get that? I just wonder why it's done here..... I dunno; rubs me the wrong way. It's like asking for a tip. Usually one needs to earn it.

Tangram Aug 11th 2011 5:28 am
Re: Annoying
 
Originally Posted by reggiedh (Post 9553149)
Yeah but no where else in the world do you get that? I just wonder why it's done here..... I dunno; rubs me the wrong way. It's like asking for a tip. Usually one needs to earn it.
You get it in the States too. It's just a little reminder about the tip. Nothing worth getting worked up about.

Alan2005 Aug 11th 2011 5:34 am
Re: Annoying
 
It annoys me sometimes. Like once when I had a bill of $35 and I was paying with a $50. I thought that was a bit cheeky. I didn't not leave a tip, I just rounded down (to the nearest dollar) rather than up which is what I normally do. Somehow I doubt that this small protest was even noticed.

dbd33 Aug 11th 2011 5:57 am
Re: Annoying
 
Originally Posted by reggiedh (Post 9553149)
Yeah but no where else in the world do you get that? I just wonder why it's done here..... I dunno; rubs me the wrong way. It's like asking for a tip. Usually one needs to earn it.
People live on the tips. They earn it by bringing you food and drink.

Gremmie Aug 11th 2011 6:04 am
Re: Annoying
 
Originally Posted by reggiedh (Post 9553136)
How is it when didning out or in a bar when you pay the waiter/waitress actually ask "do you want change?" when you pay? My usual response is yes and them leave them nothing. I mean what a nerve!! Or am I over reacting?
Whats even worse is when they automatically add the tip 15% for a group of 6 or more, even tho you are paying separate bills.. WTF A tip has to be earned not assumed:frown::frown:

Alan2005 Aug 11th 2011 6:06 am
Re: Annoying
 
Originally Posted by Gremmie (Post 9553206)
Whats even worse is when they automatically add the tip 15% for a group of 6 or more, even tho you are paying separate bills.. WTF A tip has to be earned not assumed:frown::frown:
I think a waitress who brings you your dinner has probably earned it.

Gremmie Aug 11th 2011 6:06 am
Re: Annoying
 
Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 9553191)
People live on the tips. They earn it by bringing you food and drink.
I run a fleet of trucks supplying Canada with food stuffs, I dont get tips. Thats a lame reason for tipping...

dbd33 Aug 11th 2011 6:08 am
Re: Annoying
 
Originally Posted by Gremmie (Post 9553213)
I run a fleet of trucks supplying Canada with food stuffs, I dont get tips. Thats a lame reason for tipping...
It's how it works. You have the option not to eat, an option that will doubtless been chosen for you should you visit the same place twice.

Tangram Aug 11th 2011 6:17 am
Re: Annoying
 
This sounds like the scene at the beginning of Reservoir Dogs. You appear to be Mr Pink.

Gremmie Aug 11th 2011 6:19 am
Re: Annoying
 
Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 9553212)
I think a waitress who brings you your dinner has probably earned it.
Funny my wife thinks the same. I am used to very good service from Switzerland, so the " Hi Guys I'm Suzy your server tonight" non culture does not wash with me, and until I find a waiter/ess that has a basic grasp of the rudimentary art of their job I wont tip. ie automaticaly refill all the wine glasses, not serve from what ever side they happen to be standing, not clearing the table until the last person has finished ,not giving the bill until its requested, sitting down in our booth for a chat and to rest her feet ???? ( this happened at The Keg.

Gremmie Aug 11th 2011 6:21 am
Re: Annoying
 
Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 9553218)
It's how it works. You have the option not to eat, an option that will doubtless been chosen for you should you visit the same place twice.
Apply that school of thought to doctors, :rofl::rofl: that would cure world over population in a week..


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