Originally Posted by
goback
I agree with you about the 'tip creep'. I was astonished last week to be told off by a waiter about not tipping. However the service for our meal had been atrocious, so no tip was deserving. Probably the last time we'll go there.
Try that crap on me and I won't rest until that waiter is fired.
I have a rule. 15% for sit-in, more or less depending on the quality of service. 10% for delivery, more or less depending on promptness and courtesy. Nothing for takeout. Period. If the waitstaff is rude for ANY reason, tip instantly goes down to zero.