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.
When did you wait tables, Peter? The restaurant reports tips as a
percentage of sales per server, whether they earn that much in tips or not.
Jill