All they do is bring you your beverage and take your dirty plates. What is the customary tip?
2006-09-19 06:51:40 · 19 answers · asked by sea_sher 5 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Dining Out
You are never "required" to leave a tip anywhere. That said, if they bring your drinks, and do a good job, $1 per person in the party.
If you do everything except clear the table, 5% of the total check, but never less than $1 unless you are making a statement about bad service.
Remember, buffet workers get wait staff minimum wage ($2.13/hr most places). They get more tables per hour, so you do not need to tip 15%.
2006-09-19 07:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by sjpadilla1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they bring drinks and clear plates then you should tip them. They get large sections and have to keep up on the empty plates or the restaurant would be a mess. It might not seem to be a lot of work but it does get pretty busy. Plus they still make serving wages which is almost nothing.
2006-09-19 14:03:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I read about this in either Bon Appetit or Gourmet a year or so ago. At a buffet, 10% is all that should be left for a tip, unless the server delivering your drinks was on the ball and truly deserves more.
2006-09-20 09:58:09 · answer #3 · answered by lovesamystery32 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure if it's required but it's a cool thing to do. Although I don't tip near as much for the buffet. Usually a couple dollars is more than enough in this situation.
2006-09-19 14:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by great dane fanatic 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If there is a server who performs service such as refill my coffee cup and clears the dishes, then yes. 10% or so of the total bill feels right to me. These people depend to some extent on tips. In my past, I've worked as a server and I know how much tips meant to me. However, if I carry my own dishes to the table and then clear my own dishes, then no tip.
2006-09-19 14:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by rowlfe 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I always leave a tip. It's deserving if anyone does anything for you.
I don't eat out much, but have an ex and a daughter that at times have worked for tips.
2006-09-19 14:31:23 · answer #6 · answered by busterp 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I usually do but only if they do a good job with my drink and clearing the table and I usually only leave 10% at a buffet.
2006-09-19 13:54:26 · answer #7 · answered by cashcobra_99 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If they keep my dirty plates cleared away .when i am done, and ask me if i would like something else, ex: drink refill, are pleasant to me, and don't keep waiting till i have a mouthful of food ,to ask me if all is well,,,,(yes i have had that happen to me),,, then yes i do tip,,,,usually 10-15 %...depending on the restaurant
2006-09-19 14:07:41 · answer #8 · answered by Mumof3 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I do, usually a buck or two per person eating-depending how quick/friendly they are. For the same reasons you stated, bringing your drinks and taking your plates.
2006-09-19 13:59:46 · answer #9 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
if im anywhere and anyone does something like keep my drink full I tip. at least give them a five. I remebered when i worked jobs like that and how much I appreciated it when I got tipped and how shitty I would feel when some jerk makes you jump thru hoops and then stiffs you. Plus they arent getting much money per hour so yeah tip. Put yourself in their shoes.
when in doubt tip...if you can put it in their hands to make sure they get it and no one steals it
2006-09-19 14:04:05 · answer #10 · answered by Random Nimrod 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋