Why are there two lines to leave a tip at Trader Vic's? [more inside]
posted by Pocahontas on May 21, 2009 - 5 answers

If you know the chef and therefore get some special treatment, how do you respond? [more inside]
posted by dublin on May 7, 2009 - 13 answers

How do you deal with friends who are terrible tippers when dining out? [more inside]
posted by keep it under cover on Mar 13, 2009 - 58 answers

After a long day at work, I picked up the check at my favorite restaurant. Checking my receipts today, I realize that I messed up the math and inadvertently left an embarrassingly paltry tip. [more inside]
posted by Morrigan on Jul 13, 2008 - 25 answers

TipFilter: Did I leave the right amount for a tip? [more inside]
posted by rocketman on Jan 5, 2006 - 44 answers

From the perspective of the waiter/waitress, is it better for me to tip via cash on the table vs. a number written on the credit card transaction? Do they end up getting less when tipped via credit card, due to restaurateur shenanigans or tax reporting or other? Cash often isn't an option because of time constraints (need to make change) or just laziness.
posted by intermod on Jul 3, 2005 - 36 answers

TipFilter: Some friends and I were on the receiving end of some bad service last night, so we didn't tip. The waitress followed us out and made a scene. I'm looking for advice on how to handle tipping in these rare situations and what to do now. [More Inside] [more inside]
posted by jaysus chris on Feb 2, 2005 - 85 answers