tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463166664601874507.post1261129479672760038..comments2023-07-06T06:59:12.907-05:00Comments on A tip from the bartender: I'm the customer I hateBBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608708153505596563noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463166664601874507.post-354551318208749092010-01-10T18:31:54.808-06:002010-01-10T18:31:54.808-06:00I think that I have mastered the being a patient, ...I think that I have mastered the being a patient, smart customer because of my experience. But that doesn't stop me from constantly wondering how my actions will look from the point of the view of a server. Am I going to annoy them? Etc. It's interferring with my dining out experiences because I am so aware of the common annoyances. <br /><br />And he wasn't a very good server.. but his co-workers were friendly and if I gave him a poor tip it could affect the people he has to tip out..BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608708153505596563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463166664601874507.post-60206175455268794282010-01-10T14:57:03.131-06:002010-01-10T14:57:03.131-06:00I know your post is about being the type of custom...I know your post is about being the type of customer that you hate but you should look at it more positively. Being a needy guest isn't bad as long as you make your requests clear and known before hand.<br /> <br />Personally, I don't mind if someone comes in for a quick meal of just starters as long as they leave 20% or more. To me that's better than someone coming in and eating a leisurely meal for 2 hours and then giving you a shitty tip like $10 on $180. Also, I don't mind when people are in a rush or need extra sauces provided they tell you before hand. I hate when a customer knows they are going to need something and waits until you are too busy to just drop everything and get it immediately. That forces me to give them bad service.Waitinghttp://www.waitinginvegas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463166664601874507.post-81080576437134670032009-12-20T18:30:02.143-06:002009-12-20T18:30:02.143-06:00You're more generous than i am. I tip very wel...You're more generous than i am. I tip very well as a waitress myself. When I go out as a customer I can forgive a misstep or two by the server- it happens sometimes. But this guy did not provide good service at all and let his attitude get the best of him. I don't think he deserved that $7 tip either :-/<br /><br />-AZWaitressAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463166664601874507.post-48630702298624499022009-12-20T15:04:51.778-06:002009-12-20T15:04:51.778-06:00The guy shouldn't have treated you like that. ...The guy shouldn't have treated you like that. That is not service. Whether someone comes in for a piece of bread or a full course dinner everyone should be given the best service possible. It is not obligatory in my mind to tip good if the service is lousy. And I am a waiter Ha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463166664601874507.post-37656197284988344882009-12-20T13:32:30.311-06:002009-12-20T13:32:30.311-06:00I feel bad whenever I do something obnoxious, so I...I feel bad whenever I do something obnoxious, so I try to at least do it with a smile. Sounds like you were being as polite as possible. That guy was out of line--he didn't deserve a $7 tip for that kind of server.purplegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02952678339075163056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463166664601874507.post-6321900647835510832009-12-20T11:46:02.038-06:002009-12-20T11:46:02.038-06:00I think working in the service industry for so man...I think working in the service industry for so many years has made me a better customer: patient, understanding and a big tipper. :)Cielo Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443900575509757688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463166664601874507.post-11620242585711580382009-12-20T08:53:08.115-06:002009-12-20T08:53:08.115-06:00In the past I did over think my behavior when eati...In the past I did over think my behavior when eating out, but not so much anymore. Your server should have realized that sometimes small checks can mean a large tip if the service is good. And you told him you would be in and out fairly quickly so he could have told himself it would be an easy and quick tip, kind of a bonus since he could turn the table quickly. <br />Of course we all want large checks that lead to large tips, but that's not always what we get. It's no excuse to give bad service. We all complain about these tables, but they are customers. It's part of the job.Unhingedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11524883356651253465noreply@blogger.com