"This is an invasion of my privacy!" or the walk out chronicles

[MoonCat]

That being said, if anyone here is ever self-conscious about being a single in a restaurant, sit at the bar. Most places will allow you to order food at the bar, and bartenders are quite used to dealing with parties of one.

We did this with friends once; the waiter suggested it because there was a long wait for a table. They actually had small tables in the bar area, so we sat there, ordered drinks and food and had a hell of a good time...especially when we noticed the TWO BUSES full of college kids that had just arrived and had to wait for tables.

I always tip at least 20%, and I thank them for everything. You brought water? Thank you! You refilled my coffee? Thank you! You brought bread, extra creamers, etc etc etc? Thank you! I figure they probably have enough inconsiderate jerks come in, maybe a nice tip and some appreciation will balance things out.

[Reyneth]

The bookstore I worked part-time at closed at the end of last year as part of a bankruptcy (no, not the big "B" chain). We had an attached Bistro that closed within a week of the announcement. As part of the loyalty card perks, you would get a voucher for $25 in the Bistro.

I went in 2-3 days after we found out, had my favorite breakfast and ordered my favorite entree and dessert to go. Chatted w/my server (who I knew slightly) and found out that tons of people had, like me, been coming in to use their vouchers.

And the majority of them were not tipping.

As she said "Yeah, I found out that I'm losing my job in less than a week and you're expecting me to work for you for FREE?"

I tipped really well - always did there especially, but it made me so mad. I had really thought a lot of our regular customers were better than that.

[bainsidhe]

I'm not going to comment on the tipping portion, but what's with the rest of his group?!? So no one else in his party had a problem with dining and dashing? Cause I hope they realize every last one of them just broke the law.

Please let us know if you get an update.

[OfficeSlug]

Amazing.

This guy expects people to serve him and not tip them ? Then he assaults an employee and steals food ?

Assault and Theft of Services sounds like some jail time.

Perfect

Can you imagine telling his cell mates what he's in jail FOR?

Precious. Absolutely precious.

[Becks]

Can you imagine telling his cell mates what he's in jail FOR?

"So...what are you in for?"

"Atmosphere."

[tropicsgoddess]

The guy doesn't tip ever? We've got a real winner there.

A cheap asshole winner for sure. I hate cheap people and I hope the bastard got caught.

[Bella_Vixen]

"So...what are you in for?"

"Atmosphere."

Gotta love The Simpsons.