I’ve only been serving tables for about a month now, but I went into work today feeling that I really had the hang of it.
I had a table of three come in, I payed close attention to them, always making sure their drinks were full (of course without ever hanging over the table,) made friendly conversation when they addressed me, and sold two of our most fancy desserts. Everything went smoothly. I was quite pleased with myself.
But at the end of $75 bill, no tip. I kept playing it over in my mind to see if I went wrong somewhere, but that was the most efficient table I had ever served. I understand this kind of thing happens sometimes, but it can be disheartening. The rest of my shift was pretty lousy after that.
Submitted by: Michelle
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Weird & unfortunate. If you can’t think of any problems, there likely weren’t any. People just suck and there’s no logic to it. Sometimes a customer might work in the service industry too but in a tip-free occupation, like floristry or clothing sales, and they get bitter that you guys get tips when they don’t (which isn’t your fault, of course, but there we go trying to use logic again). Obviously if they could afford to blow $75 on a meal, they could afford another ten or 15 to tip! Douches. You have my pity.