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I strongly resent the fact that there is a general edge to malign those who work in the service industry as a whole. One or two bad apples can give the rest of us a bad name, but many of us consider ourselves professionals doing a job, and as such we don't like being lumped into a category with all the delivery drivers, take out services, fast food, etc etc. We really HATE being lumped in with the people who do stupid shat like spitting on food or other antics. There's a reason the industry is attractive, where else can you make $25K+ a year part time as a student?

There are times when I have given poor service, and usually apologize for it, and I still get tipped. There are times when I give great service and get miserable tips for various reasons. And don't get me started on profiling people and how they tip.

The bottom line is that the vast majority of people need to learn a bit more about the ins and outs of the service industry, and learn when (in the uncommon but possible time that is is warranted) to tip less than normal. There is no such thing as no tip unless the server assaults you verbally or physically or defiles your food in any way. End. Of. Story.

Most of you who have never done so would probably absolutely HATE working in a restaurant if you had to do it for a month.