Things not to do as a server if you want a tip
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1)
Being rude the whole time until the check comes and it’s tip time
“Hello, News Flash! You will Not get a decent tip if the only time you are nice/or attentive is when the check comes and it is time for me to decide your tip.”
2)
Not refilling water and/or drinks with refills
“That has got to be one of my biggest irritations. If I am thirsty, your tip will be... dehydrated.”
3)
Getting order wrong
“If you write it down, how do you get it wrong? are you not paying attention? not only that, but then you have to wait even longer for your correct food to come, or eat the wrong food. not cool.”
4)
Having to ask another server for something/anything
“If the server isn’t anywhere to be found for so long that I have to ask another server for something, that’s bad news for your tip. WHY should I pay you for someone elses work? I would rather hand the tip to the server that helped me before giving it to someone who doesn’t deserve it.”
5)
Bringing the meal and the check at the same time and disappearing/not coming back until time to be your cashier.
“This makes the most sense in places where you bring your check to the front and pay, but it can happen in places where they are your cashier also, and they only return to collect your check. Fine way not to get a tip.”
6)
Having to ask more than once for something
“If I have to ask twice for something, Im gonna be mad, because chances are, it’s something that I want before I start eating.”
7)
Not giving enough time to decide on menu
“Are you ready yet? Are you ready yet? Are you ready yet? Are you ready Yet? At least give me 3 mins., c’mon”
8)
Never clearing any dishes
“I hate having No elbow room because the server to lazy to clear one or two of them away.”
9)
Poor hygene
“You are serving me FOOD, Take a Shower!”
10)
Wear pierced jewelry on your tongue, eyebrow, or lip
“Just gross”
“I totally agree with the lip and tongue, eyebrow isn’t quite as bad”
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