Arrested for not paying the tip - WWYD?

[AbbyK9]

Someone above made the point that many tourists don't tip because they may never come back to the same restaurant or bar again. I think it can also be cultural. Many tourists coming from overseas don't tip because in MANY countries, the tip is automatically added to the bill, and it is uncommon for people to tip separately.

Obviously, that was not the case with this couple, but regardless, I think nobody should be FORCED to pay gratuity if the service was truly lousy.

[Kayla's Dad]

Originally Posted By: Historian
Obviously, that was not the case with this couple, but regardless, I think nobody should be FORCED to pay gratuity if the service was truly lousy.

Agree with this. I had one situation where we did have a "mandatory" tip and we knew it going in. But the service was so poor, when they brought the bill I had them take to the manager to bring it back and then had him (after some 'discussion') remove the tip and get me a revised bill before paying.

[ninhar]

I think that resturant made a mistake by having that couple arrested, if I lived in that area I would never go there again.

I have been a waitress and also had a family member who owned a resturant. I generally tip well for good service. Being forced to tip when the service is poor doesn't cut it.