Sunday, March 21, 2010

Just Plain Rude

I hope that when you go out to eat, you tip well. I am so tired of people who come in, and often even compliment the food and the service, and leave 10% tips. I deserve better than a 10% tip.

I tip more than 10% when the waiter spills water on me or curses at the table, it is just plain rude not to.

How would you like it if I came into your work, sat in your office for an hour, and then took all of your office supplies and inconvenience you in every way possible.

I can understand that if I got paid a normal wage, but I get $2.50 an hour. I am lucky if my paycheck from working full time reaches $100. I live off those tips people. Be a little kinder.

There is physically no way that I could do my job better. I cannot move any faster, I cannot carry more than three plates of food (having only two hands and all), the soda fountain only fills drinks so fast, etc. I am a friendly person and always smile and treat my customers with dignity and respect. What else do you want from me?

And parents, don’t let your children trash the table, would you let them do that at home? And if they do, you better tip your server extra, for the extra work they have to do cleaning up after your monster of a child.

Just some food for thought.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I tip +20%. Even if I'm broke. So, I concur.

Alyssa said...

I completely agree with you CJ. I used to work at a restaurant and people were always SO rude that I just couldn't believe it. I always tip at least 20% now.

Anonymous said...

Hi CJ,

Charline here - actually your Mom calls me Enie - and I love being called Enie - my childhood nickname.

I have just started reading your blog(s). You are a great writer!!!!

When Dale and I eat out - we used to eat out every Saturday before he got cancer - we always tip a little more than 20%. I have a friend that is older than me and she is a waitress and she told me about the hourly wage that she makes, and that waiters and waitresses depend on tips. I totally agree with you about how rude and inconsiderate people can be. And with their kids leaving a trashed up table - shame on them. That is not teaching their kids responsibility.

This was a great subject to write about - I am so glad that you did!
Your friend,
Enie

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