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by Aardvark from Edgewater, FL

Last Post 390 days, 14 hours Ago


I do many things a local seafood restaurant, so I am one that understands the need for tipping. Servers only make $3-4 an hour and rely on you, the customer for the rest. Without you, some of us don't eat(Rare case).

On the other hand, if a 20% mandatory tip was imposed, what would be the drive to give excellent service? Many of the people that come to our restaurant on a fixed income and cannot afford to tip the best. We only ask what you can give / what we deserve. With a 20% tip, many people will stop eating out which means we have fewer customers.

I could see maybe a 5-10% mandatory tip, to assure the server won't starve... But 20%?

P.S. Severs do not talk about customers who tip badly, they don't give them worse service or any of the like. This is a stereotype that applies to few. I, for one feel better if the 75 year old on Social Security tips only 10% than if she tipped 20%

Servers have hearts too!

-Eric
Edgewater, FL
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Nov 11, 2006 | 7:02 AM

I fell 'victim' to the mandatory tip thing in Miami. They posted this little-really little- sign at the front podium, and our server SUCKED. When I got the bill and saw the auto grat I understood why I was sucking my ice cubes. The server had no motivation to provide good service. I bartended for years and always START at 20%. Most people don't even know that servers and bartenders make only $2.50-$3.50 PER HOUR. Good luck with your pilot dreams, and I hope you do go on to not just serve food, but proudly serve our great country.

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A very busy college student/server/pilot in training. I try to stay out of politics as much as I can, but I am a registered Republican. I have no problem voting Democratic if the situation calls for it. I am tired of the Iraq/Bush thing. People are ignorant if they think we can just walk out - We are in it and no matter what your views are we can't leave the people of Iraq out to dry.

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