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20 Secrets Your Waiter Will Never Tell You
Yahoo ^ | 12/4/09 | Reader's Digest staff

Posted on 12/20/2009 5:25:26 AM PST by Daisyjane69

What would two dozen servers from across the country tell you if they could get away with it? Well, for starters, when to go out, what not to order, what really happens behind the kitchen’s swinging doors, and what they think of you and your tips. Here, from a group that clears a median $8.01 an hour in wages and tips, a few revelations that aren’t on any menu.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Food; Society
KEYWORDS: restaurants
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1 posted on 12/20/2009 5:25:26 AM PST by Daisyjane69
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To: Daisyjane69

$8.01 an hour in wages,Juan smiles sends for family and friends.


2 posted on 12/20/2009 5:33:36 AM PST by Vaduz
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To: wafflehouse; Leisler; PAR35; TigerLikesRooster; AndyJackson; Thane_Banquo; nicksaunt; ...

I usually tip 15 percent if the service is okay.

If I like the service, or if the waitress is cute, I have been known to tip much...much...much...higher. LOL


3 posted on 12/20/2009 5:34:05 AM PST by rabscuttle385 (Purge the RINOs! * http://restoretheconstitution.ning.com/)
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This is why I love to cook at home. In most cases my meal is better, I have the wine I enjoy, and I don’t have to worry who dipped a spoon into the buerre blanc sauce or if the staff REALLY washed their hands after touching the raw chicken. Or worse.


5 posted on 12/20/2009 5:35:34 AM PST by FatherofFive (Islam is an EVIL like no other, and must be ERADICATED. Barack OBORTION is a close second.)
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To: rabscuttle385
If I like the service, or if the waitress is cute, I have been known to tip much...much...much...higher. LOL

My wife ESPECIALLY loves that one! LOL here too!

6 posted on 12/20/2009 5:36:08 AM PST by Travis McGee (---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
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My wife ESPECIALLY loves that one! LOL here too!

I think the largest tip I've given is in the 150 to 200 percent range on a couple of afternoon beers with professional colleagues (and close friends of mine).

7 posted on 12/20/2009 5:38:07 AM PST by rabscuttle385 (Purge the RINOs! * http://restoretheconstitution.ning.com/)
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To: Vaduz

Tip #21 - That hot 19 year old blond who smiles at you and rubs your back when you come in, probably doesn’t really like you. ;)


8 posted on 12/20/2009 5:38:10 AM PST by Perdogg (Sarah Palin-Jim DeMint 2012 - Liz Cheney for Sec of State - Duncan Hunter SecDef)
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To: Daisyjane69

ping


9 posted on 12/20/2009 5:39:39 AM PST by RoadKingSE (How do you know that the light at the end of the tunnel isn't a muzzle flash ?)
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To: Morgana

...some movies have additional scenes after the credits; as well. :-)


10 posted on 12/20/2009 5:41:26 AM PST by who knows what evil? (G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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To: Morgana

For some reason, you seem shaky on the concept of “after”.


11 posted on 12/20/2009 5:41:46 AM PST by headsonpikes (Genocide is the highest sacrament of socialism - "Who-whom?")
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To: Morgana

The waiter said AFTER the credits. That’s different.


12 posted on 12/20/2009 5:42:00 AM PST by library user
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To: Morgana

Further, if I stick around well after the meal is through, I usually sip coffee and/or get refills on my drink - and I keep that in mind when tipping.

If I feel pushed out the door, the tip rapidly diminishes (which is probably why some establishments now add gratuity to the ticket on all parties.

I start at a base line of 15%. If service is extra-ordinary, then I go up from there. If service is bad (waiter’s work), then it rapidly falls. If troubles are kitchen-related, then I don’t take it out on the wait staff.

If I have some odd special requests or needs, then I also remember that when tipping. I don’t think anyone could rightfully accuse me of being unfair.


13 posted on 12/20/2009 5:45:19 AM PST by TheBattman (They exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature...)
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To: Daisyjane69

Yes Yes YES to the use of their name. Take 2 min to ask them a question about themselves. Try to sound like you have noticed them and let them know that they are people to.

Apologize for special orders. Something like “I am so sorry but I really cant have any Avocado on my COB salad. I can’t even scrape if off.” You might even make fun of it ... “You see, I have this allergy and I would REALLY rather not have the ambulance take me to the ER right now”


14 posted on 12/20/2009 5:46:16 AM PST by taxcontrol
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I’m all or nothing with tips. Do a great job I’ll tip 15-20%. If you do a great job and something happens that isn’t your fault and I’ll tip 15-20%. If you’re slow, inattentive or bothersome, 0% tip.


15 posted on 12/20/2009 5:48:04 AM PST by albie
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To: rabscuttle385

And do you ask her for her number ?


16 posted on 12/20/2009 5:48:11 AM PST by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps !"~~)
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To: Daisyjane69

What I noticed was the really nasty comment, about what they do to the food, came from Chicago.

Such a lovely place, Chicago. Such lovely people!


17 posted on 12/20/2009 5:48:57 AM PST by I still care (A Republic - if you can keep it. - Ben Franklin)
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Things you don't want to know:

#1. If the guy flounces up and says; "Hi...I'm Brusse, I'll be your wait persson"....Leave right now.

Who knows where the hands of this disease-ridden whackjob have been.

18 posted on 12/20/2009 5:50:57 AM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (RATs, nothing more than bald haired hippies.)
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To: fieldmarshaldj

On one occasion, no.

On another, I left my name and school on the receipt and she found me on facebook later that afternoon. ;-)


19 posted on 12/20/2009 5:51:54 AM PST by rabscuttle385 (Purge the RINOs! * http://restoretheconstitution.ning.com/)
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To: TheBattman

If you want after meal atmosphere go to dinner club. Restuarants depend on being able to turn tables to make a profit. If they are encouraging you to move along its because someone else is waiting for the table.

By sitting there you are costing the waiter and restuarant money.

Order some dessert if you want to hang out a while.


20 posted on 12/20/2009 5:52:12 AM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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