How many people think that a tip should be based on service rather than what was ordered?

Question

I can't stand automatic gratuity. If you are a good server and earn your tip, so be it. If you are not, then why should I tip you differently for lobster than a hamburger.

Answer 1

The only time we (the restaurant I work in) can add an "automatic gratuity" is on parties of 7 or more. The reason being for that is" just incase". It really sucks for the person serving when the table spends alot of money on the food and they are left nothing or close to nothing, even if there service was excellent, so that is to assure that they make something. We add 18 percent to the bill, and most times we get a little extra because the people enjoyed their meal and service. The wait staff has got to tip 3 percent of their sales to the bar and restaurant bussers at the end of the night no matter what. Most people do tip 15-20 percent...but there are the few that don't tip at all or tip a dollar or two and think they are doing me a favor. When this happens all I want to do is hand it back and say "You must really need this more than I do". Seriously it's a slap in the face, especially when I provided excellent service...and I know this because I always ask. If you tell me "great or excellent" show it in the tip. A lobster dinner will bring about a larger sale than a hamburger...*do the math*...it's called common courtesy. If you get lousy service, why not let somebody know about it instead of being a stingy jack@$$? Bring it to the attention of your server and his/her manager, you might just score a free dinner or two, but if nobody has any clue that you were'nt satisfied, how can they fix it? You're right, if the server sucks, they don't deserve a good tip...but at least let them know what has made you unhappy or you just look like a loser.

Answer 2

I have always felt that when tipping it should be relative to the level of service received. In your example, I would hope that the level of service would be better in the restaurant where you get the lobster and would therefore garner a higher tip than when you get a hamburger.
Also - some people only tip on food service and not on alcohol, and certainly before taxes.
I know that 15-20% is normal, but I tend to go higher if service is really good. Plus, I am always willing to give $1 or $5 more if services were good. After all, if I can afford a $50 dinner, I can pony up an extra buck or two for a waiter/waitress.

Answer 3

You should always tip on the amount rather than the service. In my restaurant, I make 2.13 and hour and ALL of that goes to taxes. That means I work exclusivly for tips.

I also have to tip out 25% of my earnings to other people (12% for the food runner, 8% for the busser and 5% for the bartender). Thats based on my sales, not my tips. So you ordering that big lobster greatly effects me. 25% of 200 (50) or 25% of 50 (12.50)?

If you see your server is doing nothing and they STILL give you poor service, then yes, tip whats deserved. However, most of the time, poor service is not intentional. Sometimes things get out of control. Like the bartender had a bad day and he's making your drinks slow, or theres a line for the computer is so long to put the order in, or the hostess just quadrupal sat you with parties of 6 who say they know what they want and are ready but then you go to take their order and they take forever!

15% is a sucky tip but its not all together insulting. Most people at my restaurant tip 20%-40%. I have to admit that people who order more expensive food get better service if choices have to be made over who to neglect. (because I'm so busy)

Serving is a very difficult job. If most people have a bad day at work, they still get paid the same. The 15% is part of my pay and is expected.....at least in the Northeast.

Answer 4

They had to start the automatic tip because there are so many that don't believe in tipping at all. Since Servers only make 2-3.00 per hour in some states they need the tip to live on. They work hard for that money putting up with customers that are rude, demanding, and a pest. When we go out I look around and see how busy they are and judge accordingly. I give 10% for poor service,15% for fair service, and 20% for good service.

Answer 5

I agree....a tip on a burger and a lobster dinner should be the same....about 5 dollars. But most people prefer to tip on the total bill (15-20 % is considered standard these days for good service, and more for great service). Serving is a hard job, and anyone who doesn't think so, probably has never done it. Also alot of people may not be aware that a server (in many restaurants) HAS to pay a certain percentage of the bill ( 4% where I work), to their co-workers as a tip. ( and if the customer chooses not to tip, I still have to pay it. On a bill that is 50 dollars, that works out to to 2 dollars that has to to paid out)

Answer 6

Ok I used to waitress and let me tell you that old people are the worst. I always tip on service and I never leave nothing. If a waiter or waitress is giving bad service no matter how busy they are then they need to find another job. If you can not be friendly and courteous to every person in your section then you suck at your job especially when you are well aware that your tips are based on customer service. I don't mind that they add the tip on for parties of 7 or more. I just hate when they put everyone on one bill and you are paying separately. Ask them what they prefer.

Answer 7

Tips should be based on the service... The usual tip of 15% is to give people what a good ballpark of how much they should tip for decent service..

If the service is excellent, tip more... If it really stinks, tip a penny..If you tip nothing, you're the jerk who doesnt tip... You give them a penny, they'll get the message..

Just remember they have a really difficult job dealing with many jerks all day..

Answer 8

I use 10% as a base for my tips. If the service is good, the tip goes up accordingly. But if the service is real crappy I will leave with out leaving a tip.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Depends. The people may be rude, but they still waited on you. So, if you have a crappy waiter and your meal came to $100.00 don't give a $2.00 tip just because of crappy service. They still got the food and brought it to you, which counts for something. And some waiters/waitresses have a right to be rude. Some people are absolute jerks when it comes to waiters and stuff. The waiters aren't there to be your slave, they're there to take your order and bring you your food. So, be nice and polite to them and you most likely won't have to worry about bad service.