On 2009-09-15 11:04:36 -0700, "James Silverton"
> said:

> 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.)

In all these kinds of situations, including set-price valet parking, I
give two bucks. I don't care whether I spent 50 bucks at a buffet or
20 dollars on parking, they get two bucks.
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