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In reply to the discussion: My co-worker lectured me on rudeness of a large tip [View all]reflection
(6,286 posts)because of the flexibility of the schedule.
It can be so hard at times, almost a controlled panic, when you know there are 5-10 different issues (each with a resolve time of just a few minutes) pulling at you in different directions.
Throw in 8-10 coworkers with the same dynamic and it becomes just exciting and volatile.
So I have major respect for servers, especially when I know they have pretty much been lifers at it.
I have been going to a little hole-in-the-wall restored house restaurant, once a month like clockwork, for 23 years. I generally tip 30% if I'm not thin on funds, but never less than 20%. I've watched the turnover and had hundreds of different severs. Not once did I ever get a vibe that any of them were demeaned in any way.
Heck, I once waited on a young guy my age that left me a $50 on a $60 tab. He also seemed genuinely nice. I suspect he was also trying to impress his date but it never crossed my mind to feel bad or insulted I just figured I ran into someone really cool.