On Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:32:23 -0500, Gary > wrote:

>Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>
>> On Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:23:13 -0500, Dave Smith
>> > wrote:
>>
>> snip
>> >
>> >Maybe it would encourage them to lay off all that phony tip soliciting
>> >behaviour like filling your water glass every time you take a sip, or
>> >topping up wine glasses.
>> >
>> If they didn't do that for you, you'd be yammering about the poor
>> service you get. They aren't soliciting tips by doing that, they are
>> simply being attentive to you. You are suspicious because you're sure
>> they are out to get into your wallet. Do you keep your calculator
>> next to your plate?
>> Janet US
>
>No. That actually bothered me too. It wasn't about someone going for extra
>tips. What bothered me was that someone was actually watching us constantly
>and came right over once my water glass got below half filled. It's
>annoying to me and probably most diners.
>
>Gary
so then tell them, that you're fine and you will ask if you need more
water/wine or whatever. Tell them you would like to be undisturbed.
Janet US