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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m sure this will ruffle some feathers here but in America, yes, servers are entitled to a tip! It’s what they live on and how they make their money. It’s expected by the server, expected by the customer, and everyone around the age of maybe 12 and up knows it. So please get off your high horse with this ridiculous notion that SERVERS aren’t entitled to tips! Yes, they are. The service they are providing you costs them their time and physical and mental energy. They aren’t your personal slave and we all know this is isn’t Europe where they’re paid a full wage. You know the rules of the game but one night out at Chilli’s and you think your King Sh*t and have the authority to look down your nose at people. If you have crappy service then certainly leave a LOWER tip and let management know if you’re so inclined. 
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I agree with this. I noticed the "ladies over 40" comment, and I'm going to (sort of) let it slide. This 43 year old ex bartender paid for college by bartending. So I tend to tip around 25% on the regular, and actually tell the server when they aren't doing a great job, in a not-yelly way. (For example, I did this at Balthazar in NYC quietly to the server...."you know, you all really half-assed it this time. I love it here, but this wasn't your best." Server: yeah, you aren't wrong. We can do better...manager shows up with free champagne). But I kept my tip exactly the same, bc servers and bartenders on average make $3/hour. The system isn't my fault, but I'm definitely going to do my best to support these hard-working folks.

Also, if you can't afford to tip, don't go out. [/quote]

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