re: Should I not tip at Chilli’s?

first
dont eat at chillis

second
you should tip but your described scenario doesnt warrant a 20%

if you don't tip you can expect a chilli response

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register asked if I wanted to tip on top of that when it's all self serve.

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Its just the software that's loaded onto all of these devices. Hit no tip, or do custom and do $1 if you feel so inclined. The staff won't care.

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Not to derail, but I wish more restaurants would have the kiosk at the table and pay whenever you’re ready. Nothing worse than being ready to go but no waiter to be found.

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I frequently eat alone because I travel for work a lot. I can tolerate some waiting before and during the meal, but one thing that I can’t stand is too be sitting there after the meal waiting on the check. I have reduced my tip many times because of this.

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I mean the only person that really did anything was the cook

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FIFY

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Cafeterias like Luby’s, Piccadilly, etc. are in a different category in my book. Those waiters/waitresses carry trays for elderly diners all day and I’m sure those folks tip like the Great Depression is still a thing. They earned a tip from me whether they helped me or not.

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they will also bring you butter, ketchup, extra napkins, anything you ask for with no attitude and refill your drinks, remove your tray, and get you a to go box. I have no issue tipping them.

I’ve not been to a Chili’s in the past 3 years in which half the staff didn’t quit on that shift. These places NEED the zoosk kiosks, otherwise it’s unsustainable to expect them to stay staffed.

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really don't like all the "trendy" counter service places that have the tip pop up. "The screen is going to ask you a question" then they flip the screen and the options are. "18.5%, 20% 25%" and I have to fill my own drink and pick my food up at the counter?

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You left off the fourth option…NO TIP. If I’m at a place like you described where I have to do everything myself, they don’t get shite. I’ll tip them if they refill my glass at least. But if it’s some set up like a cafeteria, they ain’t getting a tip.

Lol - I don’t go to Chili’s anymore bc last time I went (like 10 years ago) the server changed my tip to a higher amount

I probably would have done 12-15% for that level of service. If your drink got low and they didn't come to refill it, I'd maybe reduce it to 10%.