2006-07-07 17:05:33 · 20 answers · asked by thesnowman 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
i personally don't understand why we have to tip according to the cost of our meal.
does a server work harder bringing me my $30 steak than she does bringing my mom her $10 salad? no
does she ask me more often how is my meal? no
does she clear more dishes? no
i tip whatever i feel is reasonable compensation for the service that i receive, not based on my meal price. if i receive exceptional service with my $10 salad i may leave a $5 tip. crappy service with my $30 steak? maybe $1 tip
2006-07-13 16:00:26 · answer #1 · answered by canadian_beaver_77 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
yes and moreover, tipping where it never was accepted is now the norm - like for store clerks at Starbucks, delis, etc. It's strange because inflation wouldn't explain this - if prices of food go up, then the 15% would rise - but it makes little sense why it would go from 15% to 20% but it has.
2006-07-07 17:23:55 · answer #2 · answered by ar423jan2005 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's still 15%. 20% is only for excellent service or upper scale restaurants.
If I'm at TGIF, then 15% is still norm for regular service. If I'm at Tavern on the Green, and service is excellent (which most of the time is) I give 20% and round to nearest dollar.
20% is too much for 'regular' service.
2006-07-07 17:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by DarthFangNutts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so.....95% of the resturants out there are competing for the average joe and joan to come in and have the special platter for only 14.99. A typical dinner for two without any drinks is usually under 40 dollars.
I pay my lawn boy 20.00 to cut a tiny little patch of grass in front of my house. It usually take 5 minutes.
The least I can do for a decent wait person is leave 8 or 10 bucks to help with their tuition or car payment.
2006-07-07 17:10:47 · answer #4 · answered by werk2much2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I think all tips should start at 15% and then go up from there if the service is good. I usually round up because I don't want to do the 15% calculation too carefully.
2006-07-07 19:21:02 · answer #5 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe 20% is very generous unless the service was above and beyond. I've been a server and was always pleased enough with 15%
2006-07-14 14:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I don't care what the conventions are for tipping. My tips are made on my own criteria. I have to have good service for me to leave any kind of tip at all. If the service is poor, no tip. If the service is excellent, I drop whatever I feel is adequate on the table. Advice? Follow your own judgment and your own criteria. Forget about what others think and do. If it feels right, it has to be right. If it feels wrong, it has to be wrong.
2006-07-07 17:11:36 · answer #7 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck no. 15% is still the standard unless you are at an establishment that states parties over a certain amount are automatically charged 18% gratuity.
I hate feeling I have to tip.
2006-07-07 17:09:02 · answer #8 · answered by ♥♦Marna♦♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always base the amount of my tip on how good the service is. If its really bad then they could get less than 15%.
2006-07-07 17:08:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the restaurant you are in...and how good the service was. I always double the tax. So I guess that makes it around 18% where I am.
2006-07-07 17:09:00 · answer #10 · answered by optimistic_dr3am3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋