Question on tipping

[Pam]

Including tip into wages:
If the tip was included and my server isn't working for a tip then they won't care how long my glass is empty because they know they've already gotten my money.

I'm in favor of that. Just do away with tips and pay the servers a better hourly wage. As in every occupation there are people who are good workers and people who do only what is necessary to barely get by. I have seen that in every place I have worked. Of course if you are a slacker it will be reflected in your review as the boss undoubtedly notices that as well.

With that thought in mind, it would be nice to do away with tips yet have the ability to *rate your server.* It could be a little comment sheet left on the table when your bill is presented. That way word would get back to the managers as to who is doing a good job and that would be reflected at raise/review time since the boss is not right there receiving the service but would then be aware of who is going above and beyond.

[anna_66]

Funny you bring up the comment sheet Pam.

Remember when almost all places had comment cards to fill out on the table?

My mom and dad just got back from vacation and stopped at a place that still had them. Mom said she started filling it out even before they were done with their meal.
She said she could tell right away with the way the server was that they were going to get good service

[Ginger's Mom]

With that thought in mind, it would be nice to do away with tips yet have the ability to *rate your server.* It could be a little comment sheet left on the table when your bill is presented. That way word would get back to the managers as to who is doing a good job and that would be reflected at raise/review time since the boss is not right there receiving the service but would then be aware of who is going above and beyond.

It's funny you should mention this Pam. I have noticed that it is becoming more common place for chain restaurants (Applebee's, Hard Rock) to have something printed on your receipt indicating that you can go to their website, put in your check number and leave a comment about your dining experience. I very rarely do it, but if the experience is particularly good or poor I would make a point of doing so. And of course this is the answer to giving feedback so the managers know which servers should be given additional benefits after we have done away with tipping (the last line was said tongue in cheek, of course ).

[Rachel]

I'm in favor of that. Just do away with tips and pay the servers a better hourly wage. As in every occupation there are people who are good workers and people who do only what is necessary to barely get by. I have seen that in every place I have worked. Of course if you are a slacker it will be reflected in your review as the boss undoubtedly notices that as well.

With that thought in mind, it would be nice to do away with tips yet have the ability to *rate your server.* It could be a little comment sheet left on the table when your bill is presented. That way word would get back to the managers as to who is doing a good job and that would be reflected at raise/review time since the boss is not right there receiving the service but would then be aware of who is going above and beyond.

This reflects how I feel as well. Somehow the whole concept of tipping makes me think that these particular businesses expect us to not only *pay* their employees but motivate them too. Well, I didn't get to hire them and don't get to fire them, so please don't expect me to do the other part either. That said, I almost always tip 20% and even the worst service gets a 15% tip because I don't want people handling my food to have any reason to ....well, you know. The whole system makes me irritated to say the least.

[lizbud]

Well I would vote to upgade all restautant/service job to match minimum federal wage & then tip for good service as an extra bonus per customer.

I really don't eat out if I'm already watching my pennies anyway.