Pete, though it's nice to try a new place out, we stick to places we know all about and it usually takes the gamble outta the deal. Eventually you'll fall into that routine.
Lawrys Prime rib is usually pretty good and we tip heavy there. If you're going to drop a C bone on dinner, Lawrys is usually a sure bet.
Ya did the right thing. Ya stiffed the bastard like he stiffed you.
A waiter told us at the Macaroni grill "I get tipped if I give good service or not".
I just bought a Rzr S and we tipped the Polaris Dealers DMV girl a $25 ARCO gas card because she got us in and and outta the dealer in minutes.
The girl at the Polaris parts dept counter was so outstanding ordering our accessories, we gave her a $50 ARCO gas card.
Feels good to tip good when the service was good.
We ate at the German restaurant across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel.
The food and service was horrible.
The people at the table next to us had the same gripes.
We ALL walked out after paying the bill, no tip, and the waitress followed us out to the crosswalk to go toe to toe with me.
She was furious.
We kept walking back to the Hard Rock as the Rodfathers car club were waiting at the traffic lights then driving their Hot Rods across the intersection with a cacklefest and couldn't hear a word the b*tch was shouting.
My wife didn't even notice her it was such a scene.
I feel really good about that, and you should to the way you handled it.