Will Sutton: Racial Profiling Black Diners Is Wrong. So Is Not Tipping ...

I don’t like that Washington and his wife experienced this at the Metairie restaurant, but I do appreciate Vega quickly taking action, apologizing to the couple and suspending the waiter involved and his manager, who approved the action. Washington and his wife deserve credit for handling this with class and providing a teachable moment.

+2 Racial profiling at Desi Vega restaurant: Black woman tells her story of a 2nd 'disheartening' claim

Racial profiling at Desi Vega restaurant: Black woman tells her story of a 2nd 'disheartening' claim

An account from a local couple who experienced racial profiling at Desi Vega's Seafood and Prime Steaks in Metairie sparked a swift and widesp…

All people who frequent restaurants with certain dining experience expectations should plan to tip, and to tip based on the service provided. If education is needed, I’m sure proprietors would be happy to provide some respectful guidance, with appreciation. I’ve seen some funny tipping signs aimed at encouraging digging a little to support those working. “Tipping isn’t just for cows.” “Who tips better, boys or girls?” “Go ahead, tip. It feels great.”

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