I am a server in the area and I think that Southern Maryland could use a lesson in tipping. The MINIMUM tip nowadays is 20% not 15% (15% is so ten years ago!)When the cost of living goes up for you-it goes up for us servers too! You should tip the minumum for good service.You should tip MORE for great service--and don't be so quick to say"there goes her tip" If there are problems with your food, it is not the servers fault! As long as your server trys to correct the situation as best they can they have done their job.There are also times when you should tip a little extra...
1. When you are finished eating and you and your party stay and talk forever. Your server could have made more money off that table had it been available.
2.When your child throws huge amounts of food on the floor.( and please NO MORE cheerios for babies-they get everywhere)
Please do not let your children run wild through the restaurant,color on tables and walls,empty sugar packets and S&P on the table. Its rude..you wouldn't let them behave like that at your hosts home would you? Remember to say Please and Thank you. Realize that your server is human and will make mistakes and forget things from time to time. Also realize that just because you frequent a place regularly does not mean you own the place, or are more important than other customers-their money is green just like yours!
1. When you are finished eating and you and your party stay and talk forever. Your server could have made more money off that table had it been available.
2.When your child throws huge amounts of food on the floor.( and please NO MORE cheerios for babies-they get everywhere)
Please do not let your children run wild through the restaurant,color on tables and walls,empty sugar packets and S&P on the table. Its rude..you wouldn't let them behave like that at your hosts home would you? Remember to say Please and Thank you. Realize that your server is human and will make mistakes and forget things from time to time. Also realize that just because you frequent a place regularly does not mean you own the place, or are more important than other customers-their money is green just like yours!
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