Steve Pope wrote:
I seem to
> consistently receive what I consider to be good service in restaurants
> for which others sometimes report occasional bad service. I
> do not know if there is an actual relationship here; it's hard
> to say. But I don't see any percentage in tipping lower than
> I do if I am happy with the restaurant and its staff.


I think we're coming to the point of our agreement here. I'm the sort
who is generally happy with the service I get in restaurants. I think
you are too. There's considerable disagreement amongst restaurant
diners as to what constitutes good service. One customer loves it when
the server is at the table every few minutes. Another server wants to
be left alone. (I'm in the latter category.) All servers can do is do
their best.


--Lia