How do I summon the server? It is rude to snap your fingers or clap to get the waiter’s attention. The usual approach is to catch the server’s eye and then raise your hand slightly to indicate you need something. If the waiter is nearby, but not looking in your direction, it is permissible to […]
When and how do I give tips? In restaurants how you tip your server depends on how you pay your bill. If the waiter brings your bill and says, “Please pay at the cashier,†then you calculate the tip and place it on the table before you leave. If the bill is placed on a […]
People who render personal services in hotels, restaurants and taxis are usually paid a minimum wage that is not intended to provide them with a living. These people depend on tips from customers and guests to make up for the deficit and if they give prompt, attentive, appropriate service then they merit a reasonable tip. […]
