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Here's what I've done in this situation. When you see you're going to get crappy service, leave. If you ordered something that hasn't come yet, don't pay for it. This works best if you leave right as the food is coming up.
I know ppl that work in restaurants that pay minimum wage despite the legal loophole and they evenly divide all gratuities amongst all staff, except management. They realize it's a team effort, so the busboys, cooks and dishers all get a cut of the take.
To the person who derided wait staff by saying the job could be done by 10 year-olds. Wrong. I've eaten at family restaurants and been served by 12 year olds. You would be surprised how offensive they can be on account of their inexperience...like saying "are you done with that yet" rather than "I'll take that if you're finished". That stuff really diminishes the quality of your dining experience.
Personally I tip whenever a certain amount of personal servitude is required. A waiter has to do pretty much whatever a customer wants so I tip them. The lady at my coffee shop (not s-bux) has to deal with my micromanagement of how my espresso is made. She gets tipped too. A surgeon or computer repairman does not have to do whatever I say. No tip for them.
If there was a reform of the minimum wage laws for wait staff, I'd still tip. Especially if my table had been particularly demanding.
I am dismayed at the contempt that many of these posters show towards waiters. I'd spit in your food for them.
I know ppl that work in restaurants that pay minimum wage despite the legal loophole and they evenly divide all gratuities amongst all staff, except management. They realize it's a team effort, so the busboys, cooks and dishers all get a cut of the take.
To the person who derided wait staff by saying the job could be done by 10 year-olds. Wrong. I've eaten at family restaurants and been served by 12 year olds. You would be surprised how offensive they can be on account of their inexperience...like saying "are you done with that yet" rather than "I'll take that if you're finished". That stuff really diminishes the quality of your dining experience.
Personally I tip whenever a certain amount of personal servitude is required. A waiter has to do pretty much whatever a customer wants so I tip them. The lady at my coffee shop (not s-bux) has to deal with my micromanagement of how my espresso is made. She gets tipped too. A surgeon or computer repairman does not have to do whatever I say. No tip for them.
If there was a reform of the minimum wage laws for wait staff, I'd still tip. Especially if my table had been particularly demanding.
I am dismayed at the contempt that many of these posters show towards waiters. I'd spit in your food for them.
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If you don't believe in God (I hate that word) then you need to take a closer look at the universe.
If you don't believe in the God described in the Bible I would have to agree. The contradictions are too great and the book itself has been deified to an extent that is not helpful.
Any truly supreme being is going to be beyond our comprehension. It's experience is going to be beyond our comprehension, and hence, beyond our ability to convey in human language.
The true route to "God" (for me) is a journey within. I try to uncover the God within me and let it shine on all. I don't try to regulate the behaviors of others based on my standards of conduct. The biggest damage religion has done is to deem it their duty to enforce God's law. A lot of people have died and suffered because of this idea...that God hates ______ (insert whatever here) and we need to put a stop to it. It's hubris squared to think like this, but a LOT of Americans do.
I should just ex-pat already. The whole cuntry is going to the dogs.
PS: I didn't mis-spell "country".