Is this bad restaurant etiquette?

Chigga · #1 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 07:07 PM

Occasionally I'll go to a restaurant, and have a nice meal, but the waiter/waitress are busy, and haven't come to ask me for the bill, or if they have, have taken a long time to get the bill. Usually after 5-10 minutes what I do is, I'll take what I "think" my bill is, add the taxes, add an extra 10% in case I got the total wrong, and add another 15% tip, leave it on the table, put a beer bottle, or wine glass on top, and leave.

Is this bad etiquette or is this accepted?

*Lexi* · #2 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 07:09 PM

no, it's not. you shouldn't have to wait for lousy unnecessary service.

Spirit · #3 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 07:21 PM

very acceptable. i'm suprised you leave a generous tip when this sounds like lousy service.

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