Money Moral Dilemma: Should Janet pay John’s tip?

scoobydoobydoo wrote: »

to add to above, I always checked that the tip was kept by the person it was given to.

Really? So you don't consider other serving staff who may have been to your table, or the chef's in the kitchen, who actually produced your food, worthy of tipping?

Nice to know.

(Or do you insist on visiting the kitchens to ensure that they get their share?)

No. The waiter is doing the job he/she is paid to do. They knew the rate of pay when they took on the job. How can you get "exceptional" service? the waiter brings the menu, writes down what you order, brings the food, clears the table...that's what he's paid to do.

i agree with Lurleene - offer to pay the tip as John's been so kind in paying the bill. although i've never met a man yet who offered to pay the whole bill, and i'd probably feel really uncomfortable if he did. i'd also want to investigate further as to why john hadn't tipped - if it was anything other than a mere oversight, i'd have to think about whether he was the sort of man i wanted to have a relationship with.

No. John is entitled to his opinion - presumably that the service was lousy. If Janet wanted to tip then she should pay the entire bill and not go on a second date. (If they were married, then John would still be entitled to his opinion and they would have to agree on whether to tip from their shared funds.)

consumers_revenge wrote: »

He should let her pay the tip if she wants.

Then take her to the burgerking drive through on there next date so he doesnt get in the same situation again :-)

Will she expect him to tip the person that gives them their food through the window?