Regarding bad service @ Ohana's. I recommend an immediate chat with your server, if they want a 20% tip they need to start hopin NOW. Your paying good money to eat there. This has worked for me in the past there and I've never had to go to the next level or go into a full Donald Duck angry customer mode.
LOL - I had the same thought. Not defending the server's initial lack of attention, but as a rule, it's always best not to be b*tchy and condescending to people who are in charge of your food.
And with that, which is totally on target, we should now close this thread!
There are actually now several options available in the area that use a no tip required model. Pei Wei and Shula Burger are two great examples. For those who don't believe in or like tipping these and other similar places are really great options.
Why?
You order from the counter at Pei Wei. Why would anyone ever tip there?
Not necessarily. This subject matter has more twists and turns than an Agatha Christie novel.
You order at the counter but a server brings the food out and comes by periodically to offer additional assistance. The whole fast casual thing offers something in between quick service and full table service. For those who don't like the idea of tipping this is a good compromise and certainly with this catching on there is more variety out there beyond just burgers now.
Not at my pei Wei...a runner brings it to you. I've never had another person come by.
Also McDonald's.
I guess in my area they seem to be moving more in that direction. In fact my last trip to Pollo Tropical after bringing my food somone came by my table twice to offer drink refills and then again towards the end to clear some plates. I have table service meals with less service than some of my recent fast casual trips.
I completely understand why people do this, but if it were me personally as the waiter I wouldn't feel comfortable doing this. Many people get offended when they are outright told to tip and you run the risk of losing out on a tip from someone who would have potentially given one. The way I see it someone who didn't take the time to educate themselves on the customs of the country they are traveling to likely won't respect the customs anyway. I would guess the net result of this is pretty similar to if they didn't do it, the gains balance out the losses.
Two things.I completely understand why people do this, but if it were me personally as the waiter I wouldn't feel comfortable doing this. Many people get offended when they are outright told to tip and you run the risk of losing out on a tip from someone who would have potentially given one. The way I see it someone who didn't take the time to educate themselves on the customs of the country they are traveling to likely won't respect the customs anyway. I would guess the net result of this is pretty similar to if they didn't do it, the gains balance out the losses.
On another note BBQ in New York doesn't sound like a good idea.
I completely understand why people do this, but if it were me personally as the waiter I wouldn't feel comfortable doing this. Many people get offended when they are outright told to tip and you run the risk of losing out on a tip from someone who would have potentially given one. The way I see it someone who didn't take the time to educate themselves on the customs of the country they are traveling to likely won't respect the customs anyway. I would guess the net result of this is pretty similar to if they didn't do it, the gains balance out the losses.
On another note BBQ in New York doesn't sound like a good idea.
