Ask the Waiter – Tip Creep!

Waiter, I have a tipping question for you. How do you feel about places like Starbucks and chain style sandwich shops putting out tip jars? I remember a time a few years ago when those type of places didn’t have them. I also assume that the folks working there are...

You’ve Got to Love Urban Dictionary!

Just read this. It’s so true. Maybe there’s another name for this vile condition just waiting to be discovered! Should this disorder have a telethon? A donation can at 7-11? Maybe a ribbon? Together we can find a cure!

Ending up Like Hef.

I arrive at the supermarket to do some food shopping. My first stop is the deli counter. The long line of impatient elderly people waiting for luncheon meat has enough canes and walkers between them to start small medical supply store. I take a number. “Serving 55!”...

Ask the Waiter – Tipping at Sushi Places!

I received this letter from a former sushi chef. I thought it was worth reprinting. Hello Waiter, I used to work as a sushi chef for about 7 years and I think I might be able to offer a little input, at the very least. on how I preferred to be tipped. Generally, I...

Clublife

A few years ago I came across an entertaining blog about a bouncer in New York City called “Clublife.” Written by “Rob the Bouncer” I enjoyed his wry observations about the characters that push up against the velvet boundaries of the Manhattan night club scene. Of...