Indiana

The Tipping Point

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

This question has nothing to do with politics or local government, but it does raise a question we have all faced at sometime.

I got a into a friendly debate with my lovely wife last night at dinner.

My parents were in town and they love buffet-style food.  I personally can’t stand it because it’s mass produced and that’s what they like.   At the end of dinner my wife told me to leave a tip.  I asked for what?  She said the server brought us our drinks and dinner rolls.   I told her what he brought us was bread and water which I can get in Turkish prison!

I have never been a big tipping fan and would just rather have the gratuity be included in the price of the meal and be done with it.   I left a tip because arguing with my wife and my mother would be a losing battle.

But it does raise a bigger question, who was right on this one?  It’s one thing to tip in a restaurant where they bring your food, but a buffet?  C’mon!

Your thoughts are more than welcome this weekend.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on April 03, 2010 (boomark / email).