15-20% but let's be honest- tipping is not mandatory- I have been a restaurant manager for 10 years and I will tell you this. You tip on the service- NOT on the fact that you are supposed to tip- If the service sux- don't tip!!! If the service is great tip more than 15-20%- trust me leaving an extra dollar on the table means the world to a server and tells her she is doing a great job whereas not tipping at all opens a servers eyes eventually and makes them realize that maybe they are doing something wrong.
2006-10-24 09:11:30
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answered by geom1974 4
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Some restaurants have a minimum gratuity rate. It is usually 12-15%. But I tip on performance. If the waiter/waitress is nice and service is excellent, then they will get the 15% plus an added bonus TO MY DISCRETION. Tipping in most cases is up to the individual. I was a waiter once and really relied on my tips as a source of income, so i busted my @$$ for the customer. Sometimes no tip, sometimes a small tip, but most of the time a nice fat wad of cash was left. I always tip when the service is good. When I'm low on funds, I might not have a lot to tip, but I will at least give 2 dollars if that's all I have. Good service should get at least 10% no matter what. Remember, a good waiter/waitress does a good job so they can make a living for the restaurant surely doesn't pay them much. hope you have wonderful dining experience.
2006-10-24 09:21:33
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answered by jkcmr2 4
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If you move to a buffet I individually go away a pair dollars at the desk, for the reason that any person is regularly coming and disposing of your plates and stuff. the general is approximately 15% of your invoice nevertheless in case your server is above normal and your meal is quality and so on, you might move 20% of your invoice. If you're a constant at a location and emerge as recognized to tip good the servers might be falling allover themselves to make certain you've a well enjoy for that tip. If you pay by means of bank card, you've the alternative to tip to your card (servers get those in coins) or simply go away the end at the desk as you could most often. i find irresistible to do this individually for the reason that there may be regularly the hazard that a cheating server might upload a further zero to the end quantity. higher to be dependable than sorry. As for the eating place requesting a tip, i could count on that if it was once for a organization of folks that they could comprise a tip with the invoice. Some eating places do that as a few folks are truly a holes with regards to a significant organization.
2016-09-01 02:03:41
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answered by Anonymous
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i don't go by that. i say it depends on the waiter and type of restaurant your at. at a fancy restaurant i'll give a $5 if the waiter was a little rude or a $10 tip if they were good. but once i ate at a waffle shop and the waitress was really rude so i emptied the change out of my purse and paid her $2 in pennies!
2006-10-24 09:13:28
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answered by ? 3
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I dont really go by percent. If I spend 25 the tip is about 4. 5 if the service is really good. 3 if it is mediocre.
2006-10-24 09:10:26
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answered by Bistro 7
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ususally between 15 ad 20 percent.
My girlfriend and I also have the 1.50 club for reallt bad service....no matter how high the bill they get a 1.50. This situation has happened a couple of times. Most of the time they didnt even deserve a 1.50
2006-10-24 09:12:38
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answered by Tommy12oz 2
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15 %
2006-10-24 09:09:44
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answered by SHE HATE ME 5
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15%
2006-10-24 09:11:19
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answered by Anonymous
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At Hooters I usually tip based on the size of the waitresses boobs!
Everywhere else based on service 10% low 30% high
2006-10-24 09:13:45
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answered by Paul M 3
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15-20% normally, but if the service sucks, then my tip reflects that.
2006-10-24 09:10:12
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answered by Monty 3
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