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kammagic Inner circle 1304 Posts |
If WE can't even agree how it works can you imagine the confusion a guest feels when approached by a tableside entertainer. that's why I feel it's important not to just stand there and let the guest figure it out for themselves. We need to be as helpful as possible in answering there questions and educating them as to how tableside entertainment works.
For most people tableside entertainment is a once in a lifetime experience and they have to do it without a guide. When it happens they are completely unprepared for it. So I make it a point of helping them through the process. Posted: Jun 27, 2007 2:21am Quote: On 2007-06-27 01:18, patrick flanagan wrote: QUOTE: Do we have to tip? No not at all. Can we tip? Yes What if we have no money but would still like to show our appreciation? You can come back to see me again. You can tell your friends. You can let the management know you had a great time. You can just say thanks You can keep me in mind for a private event. End Quote Mark, You forgot one important line from Jonathon's quote: "I simply answer whatever questions they may have." Now, if this is the case, then I would completely agree with your arguement. But, this isn't the case. By suggesting that he accepts tips, Jonathon answers the questions before they are asked. The group he is performing for may not even have any questions, they may have already decided to tip him or not to tip him, but by suggesting he accepts tips, he provides an answer when there is no question. I have been asked those questions over the years, and my response is very similar to Jonathon's, and as you stated, yours. However, I don't assume that these questions are clouding the minds of the guests. I don't suggest that they can tip me so as to alleviate any stress they may have over wondering if it is acceptable or not. I assume that if they have a question, they are smart enough to ask. Patrick Patrick, You learn when it is appropriate to suggest and when it is not. You can tell when they are wondering. A lady may open her purse look inside then close it and look at her friends to see if they are going to do anything. She doesn't want to whip out cash in front of her friends and look rediculous. You also learn how to know when they are going to tip you. Usually the guys like to sneek their wallet out and you can spot them fiddling with it under the table while you're performing. You know you're going to get a tip so no need to mention anything. Once I got to the level where I didn't have to think about my magic anymore it made it much easier to keep an eye on the audience. So you see when I said I answer whatever questions they may have I meant that in a broad sense. They don't have to actually verbalize it. , Jonathan |
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patrick flanagan Inner circle lisle, illinois 1045 Posts |
Stick a fork in me....i'm done here
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JeffMac Veteran user Sudbury, ont 350 Posts |
Sorry I might have got too detailed in the description but people walk into a restaurant look around and have a pretty good idea how much the food is going to cost before they open a menu.
Anyone remotely thinking they are getting a free show hasn't lived long enough. True your paying for it either way when the restaurant flips the bill. All the more reason to make tips more of your wage. That way when someone tips you they are paying you for something they actually wanted. And the rest are just paying a fee for the option. |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Wow lets quote Eugene Burger as much as I hate to LOL. His point of he would rather have people ask him about private parties than grum around for tips. I may be paraphrasing about grub around, but he said he would rather have a $1000 party than a $10 tip. He is right. Being so forward may be a bit short sighted according to this theory.
I will say this. A few years ago, I am not sure if they still do, BUT American Express put out a plastic insert for the bill holders that had suggested tips right on it. We got them in Key Largo and they were in many languages as we were a high tourist area. VERY FORWARD. Mind you I never saw a restaurant owner who used them ever. BUT they were there so it is yet another side of the story. As I said I am not sure they are even made any more, but I bet they are.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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Bad to the Balloon Inner circle Clearwater Florida 2116 Posts |
Why does Danny get the last word???
Mark Byrne
AKA Mark the Balloon Guy As seen on the TODAY SHOW www.balloonguy.net Creator of Bad to the Balloon DVD series Go to my store: http://tinyurl.com/Bad2theBalloon |
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JeffMac Veteran user Sudbury, ont 350 Posts |
Because it made sense
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Bad to the Balloon Inner circle Clearwater Florida 2116 Posts |
Ohh Okay!
Mark Byrne
AKA Mark the Balloon Guy As seen on the TODAY SHOW www.balloonguy.net Creator of Bad to the Balloon DVD series Go to my store: http://tinyurl.com/Bad2theBalloon |
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