I can be anywhere from $0.01 in glass of water or coins barely hanging out from under salt / pepper shakers (people that have seen or done this know the insult here.), to around 200%. If I get a great meal, fast service, my cup is never empty, waitress is friendly, etc. I tip very well.

If I tip poorly, I normally ask for the cook and provide the tip to the cook. This may be considered harsh, and WILL get you remembered by your waitress, but it also shows you are willing to pay for good service if you get it. This also gives the waitress less time to spit in your food as cooks will remember who tipped them and ensure quality, hot meals are delivered in the future. If I tipped the cook in the past I will have the waitress tell them I said "hello" with the order or order something memorable. Many cooks will clue you in how to let them know it is you in this type of case, as they want to get another tip.

If you do get a waitress you have tipped poorly once you decide what you are willing to tip, lay it on the table before drinks arrive along with a penny and make sure you order a glass of ice water. If they have been a waitress long they will figure out what you are telling them. To put it plainly you are asking them if they want another penny or a real tip. It tends to motivate them to earn it.



I have never had to tip a penny twice in the same business.


Bartenders I tip $1 / drink or nothing. I rarely have had bad service from a bar tender and get quality drinks. If they continue to screw up or provide poor service on my 2nd order I walk out and dont return and leave no tip for second round. I have a couple bartenders that know me by name, know my drink and will have it ready to put in front of me when I sit down after walking in. I will not deal with bad service when I know I can have that kind of service.