I always tip a reasonable amount (15 to 50 percent) because it's what Americans expect and I've already factored it in.
One thing that bothers me, though, is the view that's prevalent among wait staff (if reddit posts by them are to believed) is that black people and Indians don't tip. Well, the tip comes after the service.
No person is going to provide equal service to a perceived good tipper and a perceived bad tipper. If, after providing inferior service, they receive a bad tip, it just reinforces the view. If they get a good tip, it is too late for me to receive good service.
Well, they'll still get the tip, but it makes me seethe when people say that.
One thing that bothers me, though, is the view that's prevalent among wait staff (if reddit posts by them are to believed) is that black people and Indians don't tip. Well, the tip comes after the service.
No person is going to provide equal service to a perceived good tipper and a perceived bad tipper. If, after providing inferior service, they receive a bad tip, it just reinforces the view. If they get a good tip, it is too late for me to receive good service.
Well, they'll still get the tip, but it makes me seethe when people say that.