Ever noticed the waiter standing by the table hoping for a good tip. Every time I go out for lunch/dinner I am confused as to what amount of tip would be just right. Any help for figuring it out?
2006-12-09 13:55:26 · 36 answers · asked by Riddhi 2 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
15 % for decent service
20 % for very good service
2006-12-09 14:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by a heart so big 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Let me suggest that if a line or buffet and you have no service then no tip. If a buffet and you have a waitress that brings drinks, bread etc. then tip 10% unless poor service. For full service restaurant leave minimum of !5% up to 20% for great service and good food. If you find that both food and service are exceptional you may consider increasing the percentage beyond 20. If poor service and food use your discretion as to amount of tip but courteously ask to speak with management and express your dissatisfaction. Hope this has been of help.
2006-12-09 14:42:18 · answer #2 · answered by pastorbarryn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
15-20% on the before-tax total. If it's a buffet, usually 10% or at least a token dollar--they still bus your table, after all.
Higher end if the service was especially attentive or if it's a place you go to regularly (yes, they do remember you). Less if it wasn't great or you just rushed in and out and didn't require much service.
If it was really bad, don't just leave no tip--they'll just think you are cheap. Ideally, ask to see the manager and tell them the problem.
2006-12-09 15:51:20 · answer #3 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the service is good, I usually tip between 15 and 20% of the total bill.
2006-12-09 14:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I typically give abou $2.00 to $3.00 if the service good. But if the waiter/waitress is really nice, my drink never runs out, and they check every so often then I tip between $4.00 to $6.00. I recently gave a waitress $6.00 at IHOP because she was extra nice! But i do take the 15% in to account also.
2006-12-09 14:10:25 · answer #5 · answered by Arubian Fly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully your waiter is not really loitering around waiting for your tip, if he is forget it! An average tip is between 15-20% of the bill, pre-tax. If you loved the service you can tip higher.
2006-12-09 14:06:12 · answer #6 · answered by Pat W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the waiter is standing and waiting to be tipped then he should not be tipped. Bad attitude and the restaurant reputation is at stake. tipping is entirely upto an individual. If good service and food Y not . Remember he is getting paid to do his/her job and this an just an added incentive. usually good reputed restaurants share the gratuties as it is team work and does not depend on an individual.
2006-12-09 14:12:07 · answer #7 · answered by sundeep s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My friend knows somebody that, from the start of the meal, leaves a generous tip (30-35%) sitting on the table and tells whoever is waiting on his table that he will either leave the tip as it is or start taking away from it if he feels the service isn't very good.
2006-12-09 23:36:25 · answer #8 · answered by jparkdzg 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Like everyone else says, 15% is pretty standard. Doubling the tax is the easiest and fastest way to go. If service is great go for 20%. Also, try to tip in cash. When you add the tip onto a credit card charge, taxes are taken out before it gets to the server.
2006-12-09 14:52:07 · answer #9 · answered by free_lancer14 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The standard is about 15% but I find it easier to just tip 20%. Ok, I hate math and it's really easy to figure out! LOL
2006-12-09 14:20:36 · answer #10 · answered by art_tchr_phx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
0-15% for crummy service.
15%-20% for good service.
20% + for excellent service.
I once had a restaurant give us our meal for free because we complained about some little fruit flies. I was so happy that I tipped them the amount of what our food would have cost.
When you have great service, let 'em know you appreciate it.
2006-12-09 15:12:13 · answer #11 · answered by bb 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋