« » » »Our Family had planned a dinner outing with friends, hoping to spend a pleasant evening together and enjoy some good food. The restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere, the meals were delicious, and the service was perfectly acceptable. There hadn’t been a single issue worth complaining about. By the time dinner was over, the bill had reached $585.
Once everyone had finished their meals, we paid the bill and left a $60 tip for the waiter. We genuinely believed it was a reasonable amount. It represented slightly more than 10% of the total, and nobody at our table felt we had treated the server unfairly. We weren’t trying to prove a point or make anyone feel unappreciated. We simply wanted to pay for our evening, leave a tip, and head home satisfied.
