15% is fine, but if you eat there lots you might want to start doing 20% because they'll recognize you. You'd either be "the person who barely tips enough" or "the person who tips well." Plus 20% is so much easier on my brain; I can't do math in my head very well at all.
But I really, really agree with you--it should be for outstanding service. It should be like a gift. A nice way to say "thanks." Not something you're required to do, especially since there's nothing written that it's required.
And when it comes to standing ovations, I don't care if I embarrass myself by sitting when everyone else leaps to their feet--I won't do it if I don't feel they earned it. I suppose it doesn't make much difference, but it feels better to me. ;)
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Date: 2005-01-25 12:54 pm (UTC)But I really, really agree with you--it should be for outstanding service. It should be like a gift. A nice way to say "thanks." Not something you're required to do, especially since there's nothing written that it's required.
And when it comes to standing ovations, I don't care if I embarrass myself by sitting when everyone else leaps to their feet--I won't do it if I don't feel they earned it. I suppose it doesn't make much difference, but it feels better to me. ;)