2006-07-28 17:58:53 · 22 answers · asked by navigate100 2 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Cleveland
As a general rule of thumb I leave $1.00 for every $5.00 (this is 20%) so for 160 it would equal 160 (divided by 5) it would be $32.
2006-07-28 18:02:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Wow, I can't believe how many cheap a$$es there are out there!
Standard service is a 15-18% tip.
Good service is a 20% tip.
Excellent service is above that.
If the place simply provides entertainment while dining, then you tip on the entire amount. This means you receive a bill at the end of the meal. If you paid a $160 cover charge and food and entertainment were included at a flat rate, then you may be able to get away with $20. You'll be able to tell by the type of food that they serve, the attitude of the servers, and the type of menu you are given (one with prices).
Good luck to you.
2006-07-29 13:55:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know the answer because my mother has been in the restaurant business for over 30 years, she started as a waitress and now she runs the place where she first started. The standard is between 8-15% of the bill, and it depends on the kind of service you get from the person in question. Waiters live on the tips they don't make nothing on their checks so the count on tips for a large part of their income, plus they get taxed on the tips they make as well. If the service was great than 15% is a must, but some people are cheapskates and don't tip at all it is not a law that you have to tip, it is customary and the right thing to do. You have to understand that the more food you order and the more in your party the more work for your waiter.
2006-07-29 01:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by sincity usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way i usaully figure out the tip is, I double the tax and that is how much the tip is. because tax in our state is like 8. something % so if i double it then it will be 16. something %, and they say the tip should be around 15%. Just a quick and easy way to figure the tip out. Sometimes i do more if the service was exellent. rarely do i leave less. It takes REALY bad service for me to omit the tip because i know how many people it goes to and how hard they work and the kind of abuse they get from some customers. I have never been a waitress but i am a mother of 7 very demanding children so i understand! lol
2006-07-29 15:53:39 · answer #4 · answered by mamagooseof7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20% of the whole bill (you can exclude tax if you want to nickel and dime), hands down. If you can help it, don't listen to people who tell you anything less!! Your server has to tip the other workers as well, including the hostess, busboy, bartender, sommelier if there is one, and sometimes a percentage even goes toward the band! Even if it's not the best service you've ever had, remember to try not to "kill the messenger" by under-tipping.
*If the service is exceptional and you have the cash on you, leave the tip in cash. This is a gesture to show the waiter that you really appreciated the service. It will send a message that you really know how tipping works, and the waiter will be very thankful and hopefully remember you if you ever go back!
2006-07-29 01:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by e.estlinz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 %
2006-07-29 22:15:08 · answer #6 · answered by beautie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20%
2006-07-29 06:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20%
2006-07-29 01:01:22 · answer #8 · answered by Valkyrie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should leave at least 15 percent, but 20 would be better.
2006-07-29 01:02:06 · answer #9 · answered by Gregnir 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 to 20% on the food and drink bill
2006-07-29 01:01:14 · answer #10 · answered by Ben 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋