Originally Posted by
dchristiva
This hits the nail on the head, as long as you give the server the chance to fix any problems. Food quality and management policies are beyond the server's control, and shouldn't be factored into the tip, unless the server makes no effort to share your thoughts with the kitchen staff or management (if you make them known to him/her).
Exactly, Thank You!^
The server should have maybe suggested a nearby ATM or maybe the manager could have arranged for a ride to the OP's hotel/residence.
That would have been good service and would have recieved a good tip. Once again, its the atitude!