"William" > wrote in message
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> 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."
>
> I have a question about tipping in general. I have no problem paying
> tips for service in a restaurant. I just question different formats:
>
> -sit down, waitress takes your order, serves your meal, keeps your
> beverage glass full, frequently asks what you need, suggests possible
> dessert alternatives
>
> -Chinese Buffet, get table, person brings glass of water, you serve
> yourself food, water server never returns to offer more water
>
> -Golden Corral Buffet, pick table and lay your receipt on table, go
> get your food and beverage, come back to table and notice a person has
> signed their name on your receipt with a note saying they are going to
> be my server...but they never serve a thing to me while I am eating
>
> What would Miss Manners tell me to tip in these various scenarios?
>
>
> William

Where I am, Golden Corral servers do bring your drinks, and clear away
plates etc.

Cheri