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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peter Aitken wrote:
>
> "Gabby" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "A.C." > wrote in message
> > ...
> > |
> > | wrote:
> > |
> > |
> > | > I left a note on the receipt to the waiter that due to
> > | > the actions of the owner he would not be receiving a
> > | > tip. I also commended him and the chef on their
> > | > service.
> > | >
> > |
> > | i don't agree with this at all. you said the food and service were great
> > but you
> > | didn't tip the waiter. i don't think it was the waiters fault. those
> > folks
> > work
> > | for tips so you basically make him work for free due to something that
> > was
> > not
> > | in his control. you didn't hurt the manager at all. he still got his
> > money
> > and
> > | corkage fee. it was nice that you commended the waiter on his service
> > but
> > | stiffing him was the wrong thing to do in my opinion.
> >
> > I agree with you, AC. OP, you took out your frustration with the
> > unpleasant
> > situation on the poor guy who gave you great service. That, IMNSHO,
> > sucks!
> > Not only did you make him work for free, you actually cost him money since
> > he will pay income tax on the tip he should have received based on the
> > cost
> > of your meal which, based on your description, I suspect wasn't cheap.
> >
> Christ on crutches, this myth that waiters pay tax on tips they do not
> receive is put BS. It is something that is spread by people who are ignorant
> of the tax code and also by waiters who are trying to squeeze money in tips
> they do not deserve.
>
> --
> Peter Aitken