refuses to? Do the rest of us chip in her share, or let the waitress/waiter know somehow that our friend is the reason the tip is smaller?
That’s a very interesting question because you don’t want the server to get an insulting tip, but you don’t want to pay more than your fair share.
If I were in that situation I don’t know if I’d be comfortable finger pointing to the culprit. I think it might cause an uncomfortable situation for the server. I’ve waited tables and I think it would make me feel angry with the cheapskate and possibly lower my mood while I’m busily trying to work.
I would probably tell the cheapskate that s/he should pay a fair share of the tip, or plan on not dining with me (or us, the group) again. That way you put some peer pressure on the tightwad and let the individual know that their inconsiderate behavior will have social consequences.
Doing it this way might influence participation in paying the tip. If the person still doesn’t pay the tip, I’d suggest the group chip in her share (for the sake of the server who did nothing wrong), and follow through on the promise not to dine out with the offender anymore.
That’s a very interesting question because you don’t want the server to get an insulting tip, but you don’t want to pay more than your fair share.
If I were in that situation I don’t know if I’d be comfortable finger pointing to the culprit. I think it might cause an uncomfortable situation for the server. I’ve waited tables and I think it would make me feel angry with the cheapskate and possibly lower my mood while I’m busily trying to work.
I would probably tell the cheapskate that s/he should pay a fair share of the tip, or plan on not dining with me (or us, the group) again. That way you put some peer pressure on the tightwad and let the individual know that their inconsiderate behavior will have social consequences.
Doing it this way might influence participation in paying the tip. If the person still doesn’t pay the tip, I’d suggest the group chip in her share (for the sake of the server who did nothing wrong), and follow through on the promise not to dine out with the offender anymore.
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Just my 2 cents.
If the service was good, the tip should be 15-20% of the bill depending on how hard you made the server work. Remember that server is probably tipping out the bartender, the hostess, and the bus person/dishwasher. In Wisconsin servers have to claim 8% of their sales weather they make it or not. Share that with your cheap friend. If she still refuses, the rest of you pool together for now. But definitely take it out on her later. From a Restaurant Floor Manager
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grit your teeth and pitch in another buck each
and never invite her out again.
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First off if your only tipping in $2 a piece, your check better be less than $40! Your server deserves at least 18-20% tip. Did you know that waitress only makes $2.13 an hour? She depends on your tips and if your fourth friend is that cheap as not to tip $2 than she doesn’t need to go out to eat. Burger King and McDonalds have plenty of things on the Value Meal for a dollar!
Seriously is $2 gonna make or break your bank account?? But to that server and extra dollar is well appreiciated.
Servers don’t get "raises" they make tips, and that depends on how good their service is, so throw in an extra dollar to let her know she did a good job!
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9 Years as a server/bartender making $2.13 and hour!