You better leave tip in New York?

Jonas Strider · 09-13-2004, 03:44 PM

http://www.helenair.com/articles/200...1091104_06.txt

Is this for real? Man that's kinds harsh IMO. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Jaradu · 09-13-2004, 03:47 PM

Err... I thought a tip was optional

ADD) I'm NEVER posting again! The quintesson hell will begin!

I'm just glad Mephisto was added...

[ 09-13-2004, 03:48 PM: Message edited by: Jaradu ]

Ilander · 09-13-2004, 03:48 PM

hmm...well, if they have signs up that state the fact, then I suppose the guy shouldn't have stiffed 'em...

After all, nobody stiffs the Sopranos!

LordKathen · 09-13-2004, 03:54 PM

What! That is rediculous! What if they got bad service? I know some places, legally, have a mandatory percentage added to the bill for the gratuity on large tables, but the customer is always right, period. I worked in the business for 10 years from dishdog to manager, and if there was ever a reason the customer was not happy, there would a discount, not a mandatory tip!
And, BTW, did the customer know it was mandatory before ordering the food? Something is wrong here.

Xen · 09-13-2004, 03:55 PM

I can't belive that is true. It's probably a joke but if it's true... ooh boy.

Jonas Strider · 09-13-2004, 03:56 PM

Hmmm, anyone want to experiment and go out to the Soparano's tonight.

Jotin · 09-13-2004, 05:14 PM

From my experience, a restaurant that charges for a mandatory gratuity for larger tables will state so in the menu. The place i used to wait tables in charged 20% for parties of 8 or more. Might seem unfair, but it makes sense, cause it takes a lot from a waiter to have to deal with such a large table.

pritchke · 09-13-2004, 05:18 PM

I never go to restaurans that sound like they are named after mob bosses.

[ 09-13-2004, 05:20 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

Cloudbringer · 09-13-2004, 08:23 PM

It's for real. Happened up in a resort town (where my husband and I spent a long weekend not that long ago!) and apparently the owner says he doesn't go after people most of the time, but this group was rude and obnoxious so he was making a point by pushing the charges.

Kakero · 09-13-2004, 08:40 PM

Giving a tip should be up to the customer. Not for the restaurant people to decide. Maybe they should should give service charge like in some other country. This may save lots of trouble and confusion.

09-13-2004, 03:44 PM	#1
Jonas Strider Manshoon Join Date: July 28, 2004 Location: Seattle-Redmond WA Age: 57 Posts: 178	http://www.helenair.com/articles/200...1091104_06.txt Is this for real? Man that's kinds harsh IMO. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Namaste

09-13-2004, 03:48 PM	#3
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	hmm...well, if they have signs up that state the fact, then I suppose the guy shouldn't have stiffed 'em... After all, nobody stiffs the Sopranos! __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

09-13-2004, 03:54 PM	#4
LordKathen Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Kennewick, WA Age: 52 Posts: 3,166	What! That is rediculous! What if they got bad service? I know some places, legally, have a mandatory percentage added to the bill for the gratuity on large tables, but the customer is always right, period. I worked in the business for 10 years from dishdog to manager, and if there was ever a reason the customer was not happy, there would a discount, not a mandatory tip! And, BTW, did the customer know it was mandatory before ordering the food? Something is wrong here. __________________

09-13-2004, 03:56 PM	#6
Jonas Strider Manshoon Join Date: July 28, 2004 Location: Seattle-Redmond WA Age: 57 Posts: 178	Hmmm, anyone want to experiment and go out to the Soparano's tonight. __________________ Namaste

09-13-2004, 05:14 PM	#7
Jotin Zhentarim Guard Join Date: August 23, 2004 Location: Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 303	From my experience, a restaurant that charges for a mandatory gratuity for larger tables will state so in the menu. The place i used to wait tables in charged 20% for parties of 8 or more. Might seem unfair, but it makes sense, cause it takes a lot from a waiter to have to deal with such a large table. __________________ I figured out how to put the signature in <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" />

09-13-2004, 03:47 PM	#2
Jaradu Silver Dragon Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, England Age: 33 Posts: 1,635	Err... I thought a tip was optional ADD) I'm NEVER posting again! The quintesson hell will begin! I'm just glad Mephisto was added... [ 09-13-2004, 03:48 PM: Message edited by: Jaradu ]

09-13-2004, 03:55 PM	#5
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	I can't belive that is true. It's probably a joke but if it's true... ooh boy.

09-13-2004, 05:18 PM	#8
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 49 Posts: 3,491	I never go to restaurans that sound like they are named after mob bosses. [ 09-13-2004, 05:20 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

09-13-2004, 08:23 PM	#9
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	It's for real. Happened up in a resort town (where my husband and I spent a long weekend not that long ago!) and apparently the owner says he doesn't go after people most of the time, but this group was rude and obnoxious so he was making a point by pushing the charges. __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

09-13-2004, 08:40 PM	#10
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	Giving a tip should be up to the customer. Not for the restaurant people to decide. Maybe they should should give service charge like in some other country. This may save lots of trouble and confusion.

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