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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I used to be a server and will never tip less than 10% regardless of performance but I also am less likely to tip above 20% due to all the up charges/wellness fees/service charges. I feel stingy but also feel like the owners must be paying the servers extra - and if they aren’t, they will find themselves short staffed.

And what in the world with the PP who cares what the server thinks of them? Who cares!?![/quote]

I waited tables through college and grad school. I generally knew if I did a good job, I could get a higher tip, if I dropped the bal for whatever reason I would expect 10-15%. Lately when we eat out service is abysmal, but they have shifted to requiring you to tip in front of the server. I still tip based on service. And I tip less in places that are effectively self serve, like True Food Kitchen with qr menus and online ordering. It’s basically fast casual. Went to Rehoboth last week and bought fries from Thrashers on the boardwalk - same 10-20% tip choice for the high school kids who scooped fries in a bucket and I paid myself electronically. It’s ridiculous. If people keep tipping - and increasing the percentage without merit - it only get worse. I should not be asked to tip at self-serve yogurt stores![/quote]

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