Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
That seems like such a stupid move by the server in that of course the customer would immediately notice the card not being returned and call the credit card company to cancel the card, perhaps calling the police too or at least the manager/owner of the restaurant. If it were an AmEx card, there would be a good chance of AmEx sending investigators to the restaurant.
It was a stupid move. I called the manager.
Originally Posted by
NC Flyer
Yep - that's a common justification. Errr ... how do explain the difference in tip expected at the same establishment served by the same experienced waiter when one has bought a $500 bottle of wine instead of the $50 one.
That one, I don't, but just on meals, my explanation stands. I'm paying for the experience and the time.