On 2016-08-15 7:43 AM, William wrote:
> On Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:22:21 -0600, graham > wrote:
>
>> No-tipping policies at US restaurants prompt delight €“ and disaster
>>
>> https://www.theguardian.com/lifeands...fects-portland
>>
>> http://tiny.cc/ng4ydy
>>
>> Note the following point in the article:
>> "According to research by Michael Lynn, professor of consumer behaviour
>> and marketing at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration,
>> most people tip not based on service, but *because they feel guilty and
>> obliged*. He also found that 53% of customers liked the idea of higher
>> menu prices where tipping is not permitted."
>
> What is a proper tip at a "buffet" self serve restaurant where a
> server brings you water and does not come back to your table?

It should be about the same as the tip you leave for counter service.
You go up to the counter, place your order, stand there and wait for it
and then carry it back to the table. Some places have a tip jar and
expect a tip for the service that you did yourself.