Establishments I frequent more often I tip bigger (don't really go somewhere very often unless I enjoy it). Especially at smaller restaraunts, or bars or what not. Sometimes I'll feel overly generous and tip closer to 25% if everything is just perfect. I almost always tip, at least a buck. My biggest pet-peeve though is if the person is not on top of refilling/filling my drinks. I'll give a healthy tip to the server who's there on top of things, and as soon as your glass is half empty they are there to refill or give you another drink, but if I end up waiting more than 10 minutes for a drink to be refilled multiple times throughout my meal, then I will leave no tip. The other thing I hate is servers who think you want to chat with them while you're trying to shovel food in your math. I don't mind a little cuteness, or what not while you're getting my order, and well if you are a cute female I wouldn't really mind any conversation, but I've had male servers who will sit down and start chatting up a storm, and I guess I have to work on my glare, because they would just keep going. I'm sure they were disappointed when they thought they were being extra friendly and ended up with nothing but maybe a few quarters and dimes for a tip.
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