In article >, gravesend10
@verizon.net says...
>
> On Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:07:10 -0400, Nancy Young
> > wrote:
>
> >On 8/15/2016 8:34 AM, Gary wrote:
> >> William wrote:
> >>>
> >>> 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?
> >>
> >> Even at a buffet, the server will stop by and remove old plates. I've
> >> never had one ignore us completely. Servers count on tips even in cheap
> >> restaurants. I always give them 20-30%.
> >
> >I tip as usual, too. Generally a buffet will be quite cheap
> >and the difference between 10 and 20% is negligible and why not
> >err on the side of generosity. As you say, they're watching your
> >table and removing dishes, making sure your drink isn't empty.
> >I suppose if they didn't do that I might feel differently.
> >
> >If it's an expensive buffet, the service is usually even more
> >attentive and I might think about leaving 15 rather than 20.
> >Again, the difference isn't life changing unless you are miserly.
> >
> >nancy
>
> Your experience with buffets is very different from mine. I've been
> to many all you can eat buffets, from all you can eat for $3.99 to top
> enders at $15.99.

Which decade are you talking about?