C.R.E.A.M. - Great Service For Your Money
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It pays to be smooth. I only know a small handful of people who have even dared to master the art of tipping to get better service, let alone enjoy paying for great service regularly. Well I’d like to educate and spread the wealth in the power of tipping. The following article by Bruce Feiler hits the nail on the head on the beauty of tipping to get only the best!
Here is an excerpt of the tips he offers:
Tips on Tipping
- Go. You’d be surprised what you can get just by showing up.
- Dress appropriately. Your chances improve considerably if you look like you belong.
- Don’t feel ashamed. They don’t. You shouldn’t.
- Have the money ready. Prefolded, in thirds or fourths, with the amount showing.
- Identify the person who’s in charge, even if you have to ask.
- Isolate the person in charge. Ask to speak with that person, if necessary.
- Look the person in the eye when you slip him the money. Don’t look at the money.
- Be specific about what you want. “Do you have a better table?” “Can you speed up my wait?” A good fallback: “This is a really important night for me.”
- Tip the maître d’ on the way out if he turned down the money but still gave you a table.
- Ask for the maître d’s card as you’re leaving. You are now one of his best customers.
Link: Pocketful of Dough
