Ok, so when you go to a restauraunt and you order something (or if you call in your order for pick-up) for take-out. Do you tip? And if so, do you tip the whole standard 15%?
2007-02-09 07:35:44 · 9 answers · asked by Mrs. Wifey! 3 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
I usually do if I have some extra money. But not 15%. I usually leave a dollar or so.
2007-02-09 07:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This seems to be a popular question, so I'll give my "two cents" again. Yes, it's polite to tip, but by no means is 15% necessary.
The common complaint about tipping here is that the take-out person did not wait on me. I disagree. The take-out person is more than likely responsible for taking and ringing in your order; boxing, packaging and bagging your food; and providing all your sauces, condiments, napkins, silverware, etc. The take-out person is probably making minimum wage or slightly more. And if the take-out person has several to-go orders at once, they are working just as hard as a busy server would be.
So what would be a good tip? A couple dollars or around 5% of your bill would be sufficient. Check your order for accuracy. If the take-out person was excellent, tip a little more. If the take-out person didn't do so great, don't leave a tip.
2007-02-10 03:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will tip if they got the order right. If I have to wait for them to remake something that they wrote down incorrectly, no. Usually I tip a couple dollars unless I am ordering massive amounts of food. I worked at a restaurant as a hostess and it was nice to get a couple dollars here and there for taking care of the take-outs.
2007-02-09 15:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by buddhasgirl1220 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No tip is necessary. Some establishments have a "tip jar" where you can put a dollar or two in it but it is not required.
You are basically tipping your server at a restaurant for bringing you your food, keeping your drinks full, seeing if you need anything else.
2007-02-09 16:59:02 · answer #4 · answered by SheTigger2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they take the food out to your car (like curbside take-out) it might be a good idea to leave a tip since they are bringing it out to you, especially if they are quick, friendly, and get your order right. As for how much to tip them, a couple of bucks should be okay.
2007-02-12 14:55:57 · answer #5 · answered by tibbadoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For take-out, there's no tipping required. For dining in, give 'em whatever you feel the waiter/waitress deserves. For example, if your waitress is friendly and gives you great service, give her a good tip... if she sucks, giver her a low tip. REALLY BAD service deserves no tip at all.
2007-02-09 15:46:38 · answer #6 · answered by Angel_Blue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't tip for take-out. Unless it's a massive order that I know inconvenienced the restaurant, then I tip a couple bucks as a thanks.
2007-02-10 09:48:06 · answer #7 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tipping is not necessary for take out as no one is serving you.
2007-02-09 17:46:29 · answer #8 · answered by Kanatani 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say no tip is necessary
2007-02-09 15:44:53 · answer #9 · answered by cookie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋