James wrote on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:37:26 -0700 (PDT):

> The Chinese buffets have tip jars at the sushi and the noodle
> counters. Many tip a buck for a bowl of soup noodles or a
> plate of custom ordered sushi. If I go back for seconds, is
> it expected of me to fork over another buck? I only tip the
> wait staff $2 for the whole meal.

The only AYCE Chinese buffet that I go to once in a while wants you to
pay before being seated. If the waiter has brought your drink promptly,
refilled it on request and removed used utensils, I think a tip of about
10% is appropriate (rounded up to the next dollar.)

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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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