A few weeks ago I had a frustrating interaction with a waiter regarding a gift card. I am still bothered by what happened and would like some advice about it. [more inside]
posted by iLoveTheRain on Jan 21, 2012 - 33 answers

How much do you tip out the house? How about the kitchen? And in total to all support? [more inside]
posted by butterball on Feb 12, 2010 - 14 answers

WaiterFilter: Is it proper to have to tip out your bartender when he/she is also the owner of the restaurant? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 10, 2010 - 17 answers

My friend is a server at a privately-owned restaurant, and she received a big tip from a patron ($40 on a $100 bill). However, it turns out days later that the card used was stolen, and now the restaurant owners have asked for her to return the tip money. Do they have any legal ground to do so? [more inside]
posted by Mach3avelli on Jan 7, 2008 - 33 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

Tip etiquette: What is the appropriate tip for carry-out from a traditionally sit-down restaurant?
posted by ferociouskitty on Jan 27, 2004 - 40 answers