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Letter: Spread the holiday cheer — tip your server

FILE - In this June 19, 2008 file photo, a tip is left by a customer at Linda's Place Restaurant in St. Clair Shores, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)


Just a reminder as you spend time this holiday season with your family shopping or checking out the lights downtown, if you do decide to grab a bite to eat or get a cup of hot chocolate, please remember to tip your server.

The person serving you is making $2.25/hour and relies on tips to make a living. I’ve heard from servers stories that make me cringe. Here’s one for you: A group of 25 people come into the restaurant for breakfast, receive great service, their bill is around $400 and they leave a tip of $1.

Tips generally range form 10-20 percent, meaning this tip was 0.25 percent. Please be accountable for your holiday cheer by making sure you take care of those who take care of you.

Marsha Leen-Mitchell

Sandy