I quite agree with you. I treat them with respect, and expect the same - and the tip reflects how that works out.
Red and I had several favorites in CA, where they knew us, knew what we liked, and always treated us well - and knew that they'd get good tips when they did. Heh - and at least one place where they threw in babysitting for the meal, as well (but I think they liked Bean and Aurora at least as much as me and Red, so it's not quite fair).
But I'd like to think that Red and I are fairly easy to please at a restaurant - take our orders quickly, keep our drinks filled, and get the food there (hot and in a reasonable amt of time) - and we're happy. Bonus service (keeping us hydrated after a long event, dealing with my restricted diet with aplomb, for example) gets bonus tip.
But if there is consistent BAD service - why on Earth would you go back? There are plenty of restaurants in most areas - why reward poor service? You won't make them improve, you'll only encourage more bad service.
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Red and I had several favorites in CA, where they knew us, knew what we liked, and always treated us well - and knew that they'd get good tips when they did. Heh - and at least one place where they threw in babysitting for the meal, as well (but I think they liked Bean and Aurora at least as much as me and Red, so it's not quite fair).
But I'd like to think that Red and I are fairly easy to please at a restaurant - take our orders quickly, keep our drinks filled, and get the food there (hot and in a reasonable amt of time) - and we're happy. Bonus service (keeping us hydrated after a long event, dealing with my restricted diet with aplomb, for example) gets bonus tip.
But if there is consistent BAD service - why on Earth would you go back? There are plenty of restaurants in most areas - why reward poor service? You won't make them improve, you'll only encourage more bad service.
Heh - just my opinion, of course.