Not that long ago 10% was considered adequate. Then 15% was considered adequate. Now some are even talking of 20% being needed.....
Nothing really has changed in all that time has it, other than meal prices have gone up WHICH HAS AUTOMATICALLY MEAN A RAISE FOR THE WAITERS GETTING 10% OF THE MEAL VALUE!
Face it. When a good meal was $10 not that long ago they got a dollar. Now a good meal is $15 and they get a dollar and a half and YOU think they need three or so... unbelievable...
PS: I waited on tables for a summer also so I know what it is like not to get a tip...but you see the difference between you and me is ..... I NEVER EXPECTED ONE. When I was hired they flat out told me not to count on the tips. If I wasn’t happy with the hourly wage don’t take the job.
Actually the last time 10% was acceptable was a VERY long time ago.
the real question is why would you eat food from somebody you have so little respect for you won’t give them another buck or two?