2006-08-20 03:06:43 · 31 answers · asked by gameballer64 2 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
you should tip an average of 15%. go up or down if it was better or worse than average
2006-08-21 14:52:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The current standard for a restaurant tip (to insure prompt service) has increased slightly.
In most restaurants, 15% is acceptable, however I often hear that fine dining establishments expect 20%
Also remember that is your party numbers over six, the tip should never be less than 20% and may be automatically added by the restaurant.
2006-08-20 03:18:39 · answer #2 · answered by LJRobbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standard is 15-20% of the meal total. If you are not sure of the amount, then you can use the sales tax as a guideline. 5% in my state times 4 = 20% I don't always tip 20% it depends on the service and the cost of the meal. For example, if I go to a buffet the meals are only 7.00. The tip would be just 1.40. If I never see the waitress except to seat me, she gets nothing. If she is always checking in, I will leave 3.00. That's about 43% but its still only 3 bucks. She works harder than at most places because you can keep getting more plates and more drinks and she has to keep clearing them away. Many people don't tip at buffets where I live. It's terrible.
2006-08-20 03:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by Debi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an ex-waitress I wish wages were good enough that people didn't have to tip but that will probably never change. So I start with 15% and adjust accordingly for number of people,trips to the table and over-all service etc.We watched a server go to a table for two 17 times one night,any bets on if they left a good tip?
2006-08-24 01:34:11 · answer #4 · answered by jean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 to 20%
2006-08-20 03:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by pavick39 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always tip at least 15% but if they have really good service I go for 17 or 18 %
2006-08-20 09:24:50 · answer #6 · answered by Megan W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much the dinner is. For two people in the average place is let's say $30.00. If you want to do a 15% tip, you multiply 30 by .15, and get 4.50, so leave between 4 and 5 $$ for the tip.
2006-08-20 04:03:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least 15%. I tip around 20 for good service and more for excellent service.
2006-08-20 03:12:46 · answer #8 · answered by stormieserenity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending where you live it will range from 10 to 15 % of the bill
or whatever the tax is plus $1-$2 dollars
2006-08-20 07:51:44 · answer #9 · answered by Ricardo T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my country you tip 10 per cent and 20 in a posh restaurant.
2006-08-20 03:11:44 · answer #10 · answered by possum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I figure 15% and round up a little... but if the service is great, then I tip more.
2006-08-20 03:27:01 · answer #11 · answered by Mary G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋