Ciciwoowoo
Well-Known Member
I don't see how the paid dining plan can make the quality go down. Unless you're going to the more "upscale" places, you're just about breaking even and maybe saving a few bucks. I can see where they'd be taking a hit with the free dining plan and quality possibly going down during that time to cut costs. I'm up for learning if I'm wrong. Does anyone know when the free dining is supposed to end?
I'm just speculating here, but I believe it there was no dining plan, servers would do their best to earn the biggest tip they could. It wouldn't be about pushing "quantity", although a bigger bill would probably add up to a bigger tip.
Now, servers know they are going to get 18%, no matter what. There is no incentive to do better. And, to be honest, 18% isn't that great. I always try to tip 20%.
Also, I wonder what impact the dining plan has made on alcohol consumption. I'm thinking that it may be decreasing the amount of drinks purchased, and that will also impact a server's tip.