Quick opinions please

[Bigdaddy]

I agree with the 15% in this case. I also like to tip generously if everything is copasetic (25% - 30%, and sometimes more if it's a small bill). In my view, the best way to spend your money is on people (vs. things) especially when you know it will be appreciated. But when the service is careless or neglectful I cut it back.

[Freightman]

I agree with the 15% in this case. I also like to tip generously if everything is copasetic (25% - 30%, and sometimes more if it's a small bill). In my view, the best way to spend your money is on people (vs. things) especially when you know it will be appreciated. But when the service is careless or neglectful I cut it back.

This past Sunday, I took my son, his wife and 3 kids out for a Sunday brunch. My other boy and his wife couldn’t make it. This is a first class buffet, and I really like going there with the grandkids. They open up a ballroom, which gives the kids plenty of room, we have a nice big table. We’ve gone there for years, and we’re known there. The waitresses are always around refilling coffee, orange juice anD water.

So, for 4 adults at 27 per, the 2 and 3 year olds at no charge, and the 6 year old at half price, the tab is 121.50 plus tax for about 127.50. Expectations at buffets are less, though I popped 150 on the table, and was thanked after being asked if I wanted change, which I refused.

Just a slice over 20%, on a self serve buffet is pretty good, especially when people tend to tip less if a percentage in a larger dollar amount, even if all parameters have been satisfied. Oh, and the waitresses didn’t have a phone at their ears.

[21forme]

waitresses didn’t have a phone at their ears.

They were more up to date and using a Bluetooth headset?

[Freightman]

They were more up to date and using a Bluetooth headset?

No, their manner was pleasant, with the extra bonus of listening to their customers.