Yep, and it's completely unnatural to sit across from someone, anyone and not speak let alone being buried into their little gadgets. Flat out weird.
While we're on dinner outings what does everybody tip? We're usually at the 20% mark when things are good but it infuriates me that they all tip out at the end of the night and share the wealth. It's pure fucking socialism. We actually had to force (I think her name was Erin) to accept a cash tip handed to her under the table last night and even then she was slightly uncomfortable about it. And that in itself pisses me off that she has become so socially conditioned to dole out to others what SHE deserved and earned!
Too much?
/Rant
You are right. I
want to tip. I want to let my server or another stand out know that
they did an exceptional job. Why would I want part of my tip going to the sommelier? If I picked the wine for my dinner? The server should be the one receiving my tip. IF, my server has been assisted in an able manner by some member of her team, then I will leave it to her discretion if she wants to share.
When I figure my tip, I don't include the bottle of wine unless the Sommelier has assisted me in choosing. And in my book, that means bring me a taste of the wine suggested if there is a bottle opened or something that is similar in profile to what he is suggesting. You want me to remember you with a tip? Stand the fuck out!
