Originally Posted by
cordelli
Waiters go to seminars to learn the tricks to ensure a good tip. How to know the customers who will tip and those who won't. A waitress knows drawing a smiley face on a bill raises the tip on average 20%. A waiter knows drawing a smiley face on a bill lowers their tip on average 10%.
This isn't some random thing, it's a well studied science.
And it's not going to change any time soon.
Thanks for pointing out that science to me. Next time I see a smiley face on my bill, I will deduct some money from my tip. That should flummox them.