So if I went out to eat and my total was 25 dollars and I have a coupon for $5 off do I tip based on the amount of the meal being $25 or $20 after the coupon?
2007-01-23 05:59:54 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
Before the coupon, the server has to work just as much for the tip as they would without the coupon, don't stiff the server or you might not get good service next time.
2007-01-23 06:03:30 · answer #1 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You tip on the price before the coupon-the $25 amount
2007-01-23 06:07:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely tip based on the amount of the check before any coupons/discounts are deducted. In your scenario, tip for the $25.
2007-01-23 06:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by sillyandhappy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always tip the amount before the coupon. Most waiters/waitresses make less than minimum wage, so they depend on their tips. In fact, if the service was very good often times I'll put whatever I'd saved with my coupon into the tip as well.
2007-01-23 06:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by Jersey Giant 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ive always tipped on the total before the coupon, and I always tip 20% unless my drink was not kept full.
2007-01-23 06:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by Chris W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Before the coupon.
2007-01-23 07:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by gramcracker541 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your tip should be based on the full amount. The server does not get a percetage of a coupon
2007-01-23 06:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know it's tempting to tip after... but... I'm a server, we make $2 per hour (it's all taken on taxes!) we still have to claim tips according to before the coupon. If your server was good tip him or her according to their service and the number of people in your party. If they were bad... very little or none.
2007-01-23 11:23:31 · answer #8 · answered by amdalmon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always tip based on the full amount. The waitress should not be stiffed because you have a coupon.
2007-01-23 06:04:16 · answer #9 · answered by dundalk1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please please please please, I beg of you, tip on the Pre-Coupon amount!! As a server and a bartender myself, when someone gets a portion of the bill taken off and then tips on the discounted portion it only makes me mad because I am not making money on the part that was discounted. I am responsible for giving a portion of tips to the host and the bartender and depending on the discount, some of that may be taken into account for when I have to give out money at the end of the day. Remember, most servers and bartenders make MUCH less than minimum wage, we rely on those tips to make ends meet!!
2007-01-23 07:02:16 · answer #10 · answered by Casey S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋