Of course, we all have tip calculators on our iPhones, but are we really using them? That is why I thought it was necessary to discuss the best uses of restaurant etiquette so that you can better enjoy your time when you are dining out. As a rule of thumb, you must tip 15% as a minimum. No matter what the minimum wage for servers may be, they are depending completely upon their tips since their measly hourly wage is taxed away. Even if you are at a buffet, you should tip a few dollars for the service that you have received.
Furthermore, it is so important to turn off your cell phone when you are eating. If you do need to make a call, be polite to other diners, and step outside. Last of all, make sure that you don’t get blame happy if anything were to go wrong with your order. If you get the wrong drink, it may not be the fault of your waitress, and if your food is cooked improperly, it definitely isn’t her fault. Most servers are more than happy to make your stay pleasant, but it only makes the problem worse if you blame them for something that they didn’t do!

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