[SoulStorms]

The best way I ever found to tip was to estimate what you will spend and put 20% of that on the table. When the wait staff comes over you tell them that is their tip. Anytime you have to look for them to get something, 1% of the money goes back in your pocket.

I've been doing this same thing mentally for years, starting with a generous tip, and subtracting for crappy service. Generally, I tip above average, since I was in the restaurant industry for a short while, and I know how hard it is for good food servers to make their living, but I have to say that your twist of making the tip tangible in advance is a good one! I'll be using that.

[MalcolmS]

>>>The best way I ever found to tip was to estimate what you will spend and put 20% of that on the table. When the wait staff comes over you tell them that is their tip. Anytime you have to look for them to get something, 1% of the money goes back in your pocket.<<<

The head alien on "Third Rock From the Sun" tried this once to impress his girlfriend. Didn't work.