Originally Posted by signupdamnit

d) Ask to see the manager. Be nice but firm. State you understand these things happen but you expect to have your full bill refunded immediately but the wait staff can keep the tip. If this is not done, you are good customers but you will never come back again and you are only asking once. Then either way, thank him, shake hands and leave.



If you have money, why not? Some people are decent people and the wait staff in many countries tend to almost starve with what they are paid. Karma and who knows one day you might need them in another place and they could remember your generosity. It's a small and strange world.