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One time on Usenet, said:

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> What's interesting to me is that there is an assumption that if there
> is a gratuity already added in, the waitstaff will not perform as
> professionals and do their job. Whenever I've been in that situation,
> they run around like crazy trying to make sure everyone has their
> beverage/dinner/whatever.

I don't think I've ever been in such a large party that the tip was
automatic, although I've seen in on many a menu over the years.

> Just because they wait for a living does not make them slackers.

Quite true -- a professional waitperson wants you to come back,
it's job security.

> More often I've noticed my co-diners are more annoying than
> anything.

Arg, too true! Although I did have an especially annoying waitress
once -- she ate half of our appetizer! She also happened to be my
mother-in-law... <just teasing>

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