Do you give tips for a service before the service is performed? Or do you give tips for a service after the service is performed. Reason for asking this is that I went to NYC and found service in generally really bad. Service staff don't smile at all. E.g. I was taking the inter city train and the attendant was especially rude and at the end of the journey, demanded tips from me. Should I have tipped him when I boarded the train so as to get better service?
2006-10-14 22:40:18 · 22 answers · asked by ali 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
In the USA tips are voluntary
they are usually given after a service is performed, if given before it is more of a bribe.
2006-10-14 22:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by Sara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally, you tip after the service is performed.
I would not normally tip a train employee at all unless he or she offered a special service, such as helping with luggage, or the like.
At restaurants, you normally tip 20-25% in New York, and sometimes the restaurants automatically add it to your bill. If
you get rude or inattentive service, you may consider refusing the tip.
In Houston, 15% is a reasonable tip for expected good service.
More is appreciated if you get exceptional service, and for terrible service, we may tip little or nothing.
2006-10-14 22:46:56 · answer #2 · answered by hls 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In situations where tipping is the norm, always after the service has been performed, so as not to be taken for granted. In situations where it is not customary, always before, so as to be appreciated, taken care of and be given preferential treatment the next time you show up on short notice. Once you establish a pattern in this situation, tip after the service for the same reason you would where tipping is the norm.
2006-10-15 04:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you took the inner city train in NYC???
Either you have guts or you are really just oblivious.
Chances are that if someone demanded money from you on the subway in NYC it was a stick up, lol. And he wasn't an attendant. You don't tip on the inner city train in NYC. Be glad that he was only rude to ya and count your blessings.
2006-10-14 22:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by Huh? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give him nothing, it is the train not a restaurant (tipping a train guard? for real?)
Thankfully I live in New Zealand where tipping is not acceptableand waitresses get paid a reasonable rate, if the waitress doesn't smile five bucks won't change her attitude.
If any tips should be given it is at the end not the beginning of service, that is bribery and extortion
Give me five bucks and I will smile and be polite!
2006-10-14 22:49:10 · answer #5 · answered by angle_of_deat_69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tip is always given after the service all over the world.new York is no exception.
2006-10-14 22:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by alpha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tips are totally voluntary in the USA. Although if you receive good service, it polite to tip. Many people in the USA have abandoned all manners. I was on a trip to Paris last month, and the people were so nice, everyone smiled, laughed and greeted you with politeness.
2006-10-14 22:49:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
15%. It does not actually matter which one you're taking 15% of. Tax on $10 is often in basic terms ninety cents, 15% of ninety cents is 14 cents, so it is not important. in the event that they did properly, go away greater, in the event that they did poorly, go away much less. yet once you will tip, go away a minimum of $a million.50. whether you in basic terms had a sandwich. Waiters dont p.c. to %. up a ninety cent tip. won't be in a position to even get a %. of gum for that.
2016-12-26 19:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally after. In some cases, such as if you want to get priority service, such as the best seat or best room, a tip in advance, a.k.a. "a bribe", is common.
Bad service coupled with demands for money require no tips.
2006-10-14 22:45:05 · answer #9 · answered by 4999_Basque 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tipping is the worst system and i hate it...
But
You are supposed to tip people according to how good their service WAS. So, you tip them after the service not before. If they give you a crappy time, then its up to you if you want to give them anything at all! It is not manditory, just a custom that, well...^
2006-10-14 22:47:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋