> wrote in message
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>I will be going out to dinner with my parents, one parent having a
> feeding tube and therefore unable to eat. Should I tip more to
> compensate for the missing entree? The feeding tube is fairly recent,
> and this will be our first time out. Haven't seen this topic before.
> Thanks for any help you can offer!

Tipping is for service. PERIOD! A smiling person who comes to the table
often and makes sure finished dishes and low water glasses and enough butter
situations are taken care of is an example. It's like you need something,
and they're already there doing it or asking if anyone needs anything.

Think of it like this: even if the parent isn't eating, isn't it important
that they have a steady flow of water and a smiley face experience like
everyone else?

How much is that worth? To me, I'd give a courteous sensitive server more
than someone who plopped the food on the table, and then had to go get them
if I want more water, bread, or butter.

A monkey could do those things. You tip for service.

Steve