So, you lay down your part but you were kind enough to round it up to the nearest dollar with the assumption that, "she’ll make enough in minimum wage to cover the tip." Right?
You’re not only wrong, you’re stupid wrong. Servers only get paid $2.13 an hour. Last time I checked, that was $3 less than minimum wage
After having the opportunity to work in food service this summer and experiencing the scenario described above one too many times, I am here to enlighten all those irritating customers out there and give a voice to all those hard-working servers trying to earn a buck.While I realize that most people on this campus are an educated group as a whole, sometimes I think people are oblivious to how they act in a restaurant. So, I’ve compiled a list of servers pet peeves so that you can analyze your behavior and determine whether or not you are on your favorite waitress’ hit list.
First, as the server is running past your table you yell at him and/or hold up and point to your empty salsa ramekin.
Second, you are an unattractive man eating alone and think your waitress is talking to you because she "likes" you (hint: it’s her job to be nice).Third, you act like waitressing is easy.
Fourth, you’re too cheap to order a drink, ask for water with extra, extra, extra lemon, and use the sugar in the caddy to prepare your own lemonade.
Fifth, you ask obscure questions like, "Where exactly is the corn grown for them corn tortillas (and you pronounced it tor-till-as)?
Sixth, you sip on water and eat chips and salsa for four hours and act annoyed when it takes too long to get your change.
Seventh, the obvious one: you leave meager tips. At least 15 percent is appropriate, and if you have three people sharing an appetizer, for example, adjust accordingly.
Eighth, you act superior to the wait staff because you clearly do not have any power in real life.Ninth, you order a bean and cheese burrito and send it back because, "You didn’t know there were going to be that many beans in it."
Finally, 10. You say, "I don’t believe in tipping." Well, my landlord still believes in getting a rent check.If any of these descriptions applied to you, congratulations, you are officially one of those annoying customers. But don’t be offended, just change your behavior, there is still time to save yourself.
My point is not that everyone needs to start tipping 30 percent, just use your head and try not to be too greedy. Your server is probably a student, so not only is she paying bills, but she’s also paying tuition.
Just operate on my philosophy: If I can’t afford to tip when I go out, there’s always Ramen Noodles.
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