When I first began dating Marylu, she was a waitress. Fortunately, I was brought up with good etiquette, & knew to tip 15% for good service. Now the protocol is 20%, and I try to do that, if the service is good. If not, I leave less.
This week, an interesting story broke out of Pennsylvania:
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – An eastern Pennsylvania prosecutor wants charges dropped against a couple who refused to pay a tip at a restaurant where they said they got poor service. Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli said he’s recommending that Bethlehem police drop the theft of services charges…
[The customers] said service was slow and unresponsive and [they] waited more than an hour for [the] food." The police commissioner has agreed to drop charges.(AP Nov. 24, 2009)