Don't you hate it when your bill arrives and it has the discretionary service included though you received none? I do.
I have actually worked in restaurants, a long time ago, in the kitchen, behind the bar and on the floor, so I know how important tips are for the individuals and for the industry as a whole. BUT. I'd always stood and I stand to this day by the fact that the tip was coined, pardon the pun, as a reward for a behaviour considered extra ordinary for the normal sense of duty of that environment; and receiving it was quite uplifting and indeed rewarding beyond the monetary value of the tip itself.
What I don't understand is when something goes wrong, you highlight it, it is recognised, but then the bill still includes the service change as if nothing ever was. And I must admit I generally feel too proud, unless something completely unacceptable has happened, to ask for the discretion to be removed from my bill. Maybe that is a British thing, but haven't we all become completely complacent, both the service providers and the service recipients, to react to such events? Or too busy, or too involved, or too lazy? Which is it?
I personally am a big fan of the tip, and of incentives in general; I leave a tip to everybody, the taxi driver, at the restaurant, at the café, at the hotel. Incentives are what makes our working life that little bit more exciting, varied, unpredictable and, because of that, a little bit more interesting; but then are we being unwillingly and unknowingly disrespectful and inconsiderate to the institution that the tip has become and to those who deservedly earn it, when we as society complacently ignore the discretionary service change?
Thanks for reading,
LaT
Monday, 3 June 2013
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
New Glasgow restaurant review by Mr. W.
Akbar's Glasgow reviews
Absolutely great this place...lovely authentic Indian cuisine (there were 2 Indian guys in our party still struggling to adapt from their home culinary habits and said this was great)...great atmosphere, massive naan breads hanging off stands...and very reasonably price for the experience...definitely recommended
Absolutely great this place...lovely authentic Indian cuisine (there were 2 Indian guys in our party still struggling to adapt from their home culinary habits and said this was great)...great atmosphere, massive naan breads hanging off stands...and very reasonably price for the experience...definitely recommended
Friday, 17 May 2013
New Glasgow restaurant review by Marino
Pizza Express Glasgow reviews
Lovely romana pizza as usual, nice atmosphere, attentive staff, perfe=ct location
Lovely romana pizza as usual, nice atmosphere, attentive staff, perfe=ct location
Friday, 9 November 2012
Thursday, 9 August 2012
New EC2 restaurant review by Marino
Rocket EC2 reviews
Nice atmosphere, lovely pizza on wooden chopping board, helpful staff and lovely Bohemia beer...recommended
Nice atmosphere, lovely pizza on wooden chopping board, helpful staff and lovely Bohemia beer...recommended
Thursday, 26 July 2012
New EC2 restaurant review by Jess
K10 EC2 reviews
No question this is the best Japanese restaurant in the City. I would= compare the quality to Zuma and Nobu but at quarter the price. Sure the ato=msphere is loud and it's a fast moving place - no lingering here but re=ally good food and great service
No question this is the best Japanese restaurant in the City. I would= compare the quality to Zuma and Nobu but at quarter the price. Sure the ato=msphere is loud and it's a fast moving place - no lingering here but re=ally good food and great service
Monday, 14 May 2012
New EC2 restaurant review by Joe Falcone
K10 EC2 reviews
An institution in the City. Fresh Japanese food, great sushi. Queues out the door every day but wort a 10 minutes wait. Great service as well.
An institution in the City. Fresh Japanese food, great sushi. Queues out the door every day but wort a 10 minutes wait. Great service as well.
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
New Newcastle restaurant review by Chris
Cafe Neon Newcastle reviews
Allways great food and friendly staff, been eating there for years and never had a problem, cannot fault the place.
Allways great food and friendly staff, been eating there for years and never had a problem, cannot fault the place.
Friday, 23 March 2012
New EC3 restaurant review by Mr. M
The Gaucho Grill EC3 reviews
Went with 2 friends for a quick turnaround before catching a train...meat is outstanding, place was chic and service impeccable...would love to visit again with a bit more calm
Went with 2 friends for a quick turnaround before catching a train...meat is outstanding, place was chic and service impeccable...would love to visit again with a bit more calm
Monday, 19 March 2012
New Brighton restaurant review by Kitz Dunphy
Regency Restaurant Brighton reviews
Now I remember why I haven't gone to this restaurant in a long time. The staff were extremely unwelcoming and made every effort for us to leave before we had finished our meal. They kept trying to take our food and drinks before we finished and ignored us when we tried to pay the bill. Of course we weren't going to leave a tip at that point. I have rarely come across a restaurant that has had such high opinions of itself for what is essentially a greasy cafe, even to the point of serving UHT milk with lukewarm filter coffee. Shame as it is such a lovely building in a great location. Do yourself a favour and go to one of the many other welcoming cafes on Preston St nearby.
Now I remember why I haven't gone to this restaurant in a long time. The staff were extremely unwelcoming and made every effort for us to leave before we had finished our meal. They kept trying to take our food and drinks before we finished and ignored us when we tried to pay the bill. Of course we weren't going to leave a tip at that point. I have rarely come across a restaurant that has had such high opinions of itself for what is essentially a greasy cafe, even to the point of serving UHT milk with lukewarm filter coffee. Shame as it is such a lovely building in a great location. Do yourself a favour and go to one of the many other welcoming cafes on Preston St nearby.
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