> For example, would I receive a lower level of service than new customers if I returned after not tipping?
Yes, if:
1) you had no reason not to tip
2) that person still works there
3) that person remembers you
Ideally though if the person serving you is bad enough that they aren't getting tipped, they won't be there long. Waitstaff have to report their tips, so management very quickly knows who's bad and should fire them.
If the person is good though and you're the lone dick who didn't tip him or her, don't expect good service from that person the next time you're there.
Yes, if: 1) you had no reason not to tip 2) that person still works there 3) that person remembers you
Ideally though if the person serving you is bad enough that they aren't getting tipped, they won't be there long. Waitstaff have to report their tips, so management very quickly knows who's bad and should fire them.
If the person is good though and you're the lone dick who didn't tip him or her, don't expect good service from that person the next time you're there.