Just saw a news blurb where a couple went out to dinner And the bill came to 200 bucks (US) and...

Ontheroad · M

The more appropriate response:

exexec · 70-79, C

Wow! I have a feeling that waiter won't have a job very long.

carpediem · M

I would have then smiled, keep the $50 and thank the server for the tip.

pdockal · 56-60, M

I'm glad i don't eat out enough for me to run into this problem
I've always tipped based on the service the waiter provided
Not necessarily on the bill total
They don't deserve more just because the resturant charges more
If they can't survive on what the resturant pays find another job
If the resturant didn't get people to work they would have to pay more or close

NeddyKelly · M

I would have paid the $200, and complained to the manager about the ignorant and rude waiter

cherokeepatti · 70-79, F

Well now that people who get tips don’t have to get taxed on tips unless that make over $70,000 a year this is ridiculous. A tip should be considered a voluntary gift especially considering they won’t be taxed. And if they do get taxed that means they are raking in a hell of a lot more money than I ever made at any job, no tips but I would have appreciated anything that came my way.

FloorGenAdm · 51-55, M

Coin roll hunting...I had a bunch of half-dollars left over and started spending them at the gas station every week. One day I paid and the cashier got all PO'd...NOBODY WANTS THESE THINGS!

Waveney · M

Is it true that there are self-service checkouts in America that you are "encouraged" to tip???

AmericanAvenger · M

This is why I do not tip unless there was some extra services outside bringing me my food. Plus these punks have no tax on tips now, right?

Waveney · M

Best tip I've had was a guy came into my pizza restaurant, bought a small pizza and a drink for his son, about £6, paid for it with a £50 note, and then f*cked off!