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Posted on August 7 at 9:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
High fuel or beer prices? Are you serious?
Posted on July 17 at 11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
AND InupiaqDiva, I'm disgusted that you would imply that he was in any way responsible for his assault, rape and murder. Shame on you.
Posted on July 17 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
InupiaqDiva: You wrote: "That includes the victims." VictimS. Wrong. One victim. John Hartman. When you die do you want people referring to you like that? All he has left in this world is his name. Quit electing to forget it.
Posted on July 17 at 10:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
tcrawl81: Who are you addressing?... I ask because I mentioned tip reporting and it wasn't in a whining way. Tips should be reported. They're income.
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Posted on July 16 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You should also be aware that we tip-out supportive staff and it's a chunk. We're required to report our tips to the IRS and are taxed on them. The IRS assumes that we will walk out the door with at least 8%, so under-reporting establishments are red-flagged for auditing. Most restaurants require servers to report at least 10% of their sales, or their credit card sales, whichever is higher. So, if you go to restaurant A and Jane Doe gives you lousy service, and you don't tip, Jane ends up paying the federal government for it. She has to report $5 for every $50, and additionally, about 2% gets paid immediately to her support staff. Aside from tips, most of us make minimum wage. Trust me, the job is not worth it for that.
In my 15 years experience in customer service, waiting tables is the most difficult job I've done. It's also the most rewarding. I won't be offended if I have a bad day or a bad moment and you keep your money in your pocket. I'm human and I make mistakes. I would prefer it so we can weed out some of the ingrates in this industry.
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Posted on July 16 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hi everybody. I'm gonna chime in here because I am a server in a restaurant the majority of you reviewed poorly so I'd like to give you some tips. (Sorry this post is so long.)
First I'd like to say that it is very rare that all around service in a restaurant is horrible. We are not components of a machine, we are people trying to make a living. The catch is that we are making a living or we would not be there. Our customers enable us to. The good news is that that gives you a lot of power. My goal as a professional server is to see you come back. When you come back, it puts money in my pocket again. That's how I accumulate money, instead of just getting tipped for your meal. So, here's how you can help me and help yourself:
Don't tip if the service is poor. Period. No pity tips, people. Servers don't get to treat you like a burden and then empty your wallet. If you do you are ensuring that that server makes a pretty good living at something they're horrible at. They'll be horrible for the next guest, too, and they'll absorb tables that good servers work hard for. Bad service, just so we're all on the same page, shouldn't be confused with poor working conditions. Sometimes we're swamped, and there are always a lot of other people we're relying on to come through for us to best serve you. A good server does the best job that can be done according to the circumstances. Circumstances that include being on stage, very visible, and with the knowledge that people are "grading" or judging our performance. A good server smiles, is welcoming, is attentive without being intrusive, checks back after food arrives, refills drinks without asking, solves any problems or concerns quickly and apologetically, tries to anticipate your needs, thanks you for your business, and caters your experience to your unique needs. If your tip reflects those criteria, you will help shape your next experience.
I have had people shake my hand. Thank me. Leave me appreciative notes. Thank management for me. Ask for me personally. Probably half of those that go out of their way will tip me excessively. Probably a quarter(?) will under tip. Good servers understand that a tip is just that, a tip. It's not required. However, my advice in this forum is that you tip enough to be remembered if you truly value your experience and it is a condition of your return to that establishment. Professional servers will serve you well no matter what, but it never hurts to have an in.
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Posted on July 6 at 1:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow... I'm disgusted... and speechless.
Posted on June 19 at 11:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Curmudgeon: I agree with you completely. Some of the other posts actually made me cringe.
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Posted on June 18 at 10:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
YMBC... *sigh* Whatever. Turn ON the lights when you are done, please.
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Posted on August 10 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Kelly,
Best of luck to you. I don't envy you having to go. I've done it before, and you're right, the sense of loss is palpable. During my absence, I carried Fairbanks around as a lump in my throat even when I couldn't be here anymore. I hope, for stability's sake, you find yourself better suited to leave than I and that your new community welcomes you and yours with open arms.
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