but if the food or service is below par, I let the server know why I did not tip the standard 15%.

I am able to avoid all these problems since my son bought me this handy Tip Calculator a few months back...

First off, if this did happen. the gal was wrong to embarrass someone in such a manner. A tip is a discretionary matter. But when I go out with friends for a few beers after softball, we always tip closer to or over 20%. But part of that is because we go to places where the wait staff is premium eye candy and we like to be on a friendly basis with the help.

My bigger issue is the idea that you told the manager what a Caller Bob she was. If someone were to call an employee of mine a Caller Bob, even if her behavior was as objectionable as someone asking for additional compensation for her wait services may be-I might well have a stern talk with her, and possibly fire her if her attitude was not sufficiently contrite. But I would not only NOT give the patron his money back from his bill, but would ask that he never return to my establishment. Anyone who would use such offensive language towards my staff is not worthy of being served. Plus, I would want the rest of my staff to know that I respect them and expect my patrons to treat them with respect. Two wrongs don't make a right. If someone acts boorishly and inappropriately, that behavior should be pointed out. But it should be pointed out, in an appropriate and adult manner.

Stu since the manager comped you, did you return to the establishment or purposely avoid it?

I do not and will not tip at baseball games or concerts. At the Cell, $6.50 a beer, and I let the vendor keep the 50 cents. But it I walk and get the beer myself from a stand, I'm not tipping a damn thing.

As long as I always have a cold coke on the table, the server is getting at least 20% from me...

At 6.50 a beer, I figure tip is added in.

I do not and will not tip at baseball games or concerts. At the Cell, $6.50 a beer, and I let the vendor keep the 50 cents. But it I walk and get the beer myself from a stand, I'm not tipping a damn thing.

I do not and will not tip at baseball games or concerts. At the Cell, $6.50 a beer, and I let the vendor keep the 50 cents. But it I walk and get the beer myself from a stand, I'm not tipping a damn thing.

Do you sometimes tip in Gamerscore points?

Do you sometimes tip in Gamerscore points?

General question.
My Greek father-in-law (read restaurant owner- go figure) claims that majority of people base their tip amount on the pre-tax total.
I've always used the after tax total.
What do you do?

I'm surprised at how many people still hold on to the 15% number. I thought generally accepted practice is now 18-20% on the total bill. I put that on whatever is the bottom number on the bill, which usually is the total bill, including taxes. Subracting out taxes and figuring the subtotal without taxes (when it is not readily apparent on a bill) sounds like needless math to shave a server out of a few cents.