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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 4:59 pm
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Originally Posted by jabbered
Personally, I'd probably add a few bucks cash when I left, especially if the server still came by to check on everything and see if anything was needed, but having worked in the industry, I normally tip pretty well even for average service including stacking of dishes to encourage pre-bussing and keeping the table neat.

I can see not adding any tip though.
In the situation I'm picturing, the server picks up the paid check, never to return to the table, but does allow you to sit there for as long as you wanted. Add anything to the tip or not?
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