If the server says "drink is on the house" do i leave tip?

Question

i got a soda from the server, and server said "it's on the house".

i left a buck for a tip. should i have left a tip?

Answer 1

yes, he still went through the effort to make the drink. if you tip when you pay you should definitely tip when you don't pay. maybe even more. i mean, he is being extra nice.

Answer 2

Yes you should totally..Out of courtesy...

Answer 3

As a gesture of appreciation a tip is considered a thank you.

You may even get another!

Answer 4

Yeah, if you liked the service.

Answer 5

A tip is given because the server provided good service not because you paid for the drink. I have worked in the restaurant biz for quite some time and if someone else paid for the drinks, it is customary to leave a larger tip if the service was good because it did not cost you anything.

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

yes, i think its a good idea that you did. actually last night my server  took care of the bill for dinner for me and my friends and we felt sort of obliged to leave a good tip, so...if in doubt, pay it out.