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sonofleemarvin · 07-01-2003, 05:04 PM

I worked as a waiter for several years in high school at a pretty classy joint. I made good money, but I did have to work my ass off for it -- waiting tables is NOT easy. I approached each table with every intention of being a great waiter (and therefore getting a great tip), but there were always a few people who found many, many things to complain about. If a customer really acted like an ass, I gave up trying to be a good waiter very fast-- I knew that my tip would suffer for it, but I had to keep some dignity.
I still tip at every restaurant, and stay around 15 - 20 percent. I honestly believe that we would have a MUCH better society if everyone worked as a waiter/waitress,even if only for a little while... It teaches you humility, and teaches you to treat people better generally.

07-01-2003, 05:04 PM	#79 (permalink)
sonofleemarvin Upright	I worked as a waiter for several years in high school at a pretty classy joint. I made good money, but I did have to work my ass off for it -- waiting tables is NOT easy. I approached each table with every intention of being a great waiter (and therefore getting a great tip), but there were always a few people who found many, many things to complain about. If a customer really acted like an ass, I gave up trying to be a good waiter very fast-- I knew that my tip would suffer for it, but I had to keep some dignity. I still tip at every restaurant, and stay around 15 - 20 percent. I honestly believe that we would have a MUCH better society if everyone worked as a waiter/waitress,even if only for a little while... It teaches you humility, and teaches you to treat people better generally.