I give 15% if I order the minimum dinner plus drink and increase to 20% if I get drinks from the bar or desserts or some kind of extra thing. When do you go above 25%?
2006-07-30 10:17:55 · 17 answers · asked by Signilda 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
When you feel that the service is worth a little extra, either from your special needs being met or the server taking special care of you. Tips are guidelines. 15% is what the babyboomers started as a guideline. Your own personal beliefs should be your guide. I include in my formula how busy the server is. If the restaurants packed and the server is obviously running and I still get everything needed and correct...well, I think thats worthy of praise and I give my praise in the form of a cash tip. I also do not see a single mistake as a deal breaker as long as it was handled as soon as it was discovered.
2006-07-30 11:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by DARTHCARL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I generally tip about 20% on a regular basis. I'll go above 20% or 25% during the holidays, mainly, or if I've had to send my food back for some reason. However, if the waitress gives me an attitude about having to take my food back, I will do the standard 15-20% tip. I never tip under 15% though, no matter how rude the waitress was. You never know what she has been through previously with other customers before it's your turn.
2006-07-30 10:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The minimum is now 20 and goes up from there.
2006-07-30 13:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by Waferette 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If wait people could vote, you would have a special place in heaven.
I rarely go above 25%, unless the wait person has made my dining experience truly memorable, i.e., attentive without being pushy, friendly without being mawkish, efficient (good timing of food/drink delivery), they anticipated my needs.
2006-07-30 10:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I go in with the idea of a 20% tip. It's up to the waitperson to decide if that percentage goes lower or higher. If they really take care of me, I'll go 30%.
2006-07-30 10:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by GregW 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are having dinner with business associates...then tip generously. If you are alone, and/or will never go back to the restaurant again, 10% would suffice.
2006-07-30 10:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by Oguz Z 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know any reason to go above 20% unless you've hit the lottery
2006-07-30 10:20:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When there is a child involved ..definitly when a messy one ..thats just rude not to. Even if there is a huge party ..like 5 or more.
2006-07-30 10:19:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never, unless the service has been EXCEPTIONALLY terrific. You're being overly generous, IMHO, but I bet the servers love you for it!
2006-07-30 10:20:19 · answer #9 · answered by SB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 for average service and more for better. 12 for crappy service
2006-07-30 10:20:04 · answer #10 · answered by Bill 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋