Today is National Waiters and Waitresses Day

by Stephanie Sobotka | May 21, 2008 at 06:05 pm | 281 views | add comment

Today is National Waiters & Waitresses Day! If you go out to eat today and get good service, be nice and maybe tip a little extra. I worked at waiting tables all through college, and personally I believe anyone that goes out to eat should try waiting tables at least once then they’ll know how to tip. Depending on the geography, most waiters work just on tips and don’t even get a minimum wage. Their base hourly rate goes toward taxes and all they are left with is what you tip them. So if you see they are doing a great job tip a little more today to show your appreciation.

National Waiters and Waitresses Day

When: Always on May 21st

National Waiters and Waitresses Day recognizes the value and importance of a good waiter or waitress. When you go out to eat, they represent the restaurant, and are all the difference between a good or a bad experience.

You already recognize your waiters and waitresses every time you go to a restaurant. That recognition comes in the form of a tip. The tip should be commensurate with the quality of the service.

You can recognize your waiters and waitresses on National Waiters and Waitresses Day by giving them a little something extra. In addition to a generous tip, a card or simple verbal recognition is sufficient.