How much tip do you get on average for a breakfast or meals under $10.00? Lets say its $6.00, are you happy with a 20% 1.20 tip, or is there usually a minimum on average? Personally if its good service, I leave $2.00 min for anything under $10.00. Wondering what most others do.
2007-02-20 17:55:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
I start out at $5, but only if I am served a meal (i.e. not for just a drink). If I went to a restaurant and ordered a water and a $2.99 breakfast special, I would tip $5, assuming the service is good. So why tip $5 when my meal is $2.99 + tax? Because the waiter/waitress still has to do all the same things if the meal is $2.99 or $29.99. In this case, I am paying them based on their time. If the server did a good job, his/her time would be worth more than $0.45 (a 15% tip).
Now if the waiter/waitress treats me like a $2.99 meal (meaning I'm ignored), I will tip based on the price of that meal.
2007-02-20 18:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two bucks is very nice on a $10 meal. My customers were cheapos, and thought a quarter was good enough for a $6 lunch. I was a very good waitress, very proud of my customer service skills, and to get a pile of change and pennies was a slap in the face for all the fetching I had to do for them. To get even a buck on the table was amazing. To this day, I always tip at least $2 no matter how cheap the meal, if someone waited on me. I respect the profession because I also know what goes on behind the scenes.
2007-02-20 18:08:42 · answer #2 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Before I was even in the service industry, I did the same thing as you. Always min. of $2.00. I usually give 20% if it's above that. If I had a good time, and the food/service was good, I'll give 30%-40%. That's a little crazy, but sometimes it makes someones night. Every now and then, someone makes my night. Pay it forward.
2007-02-20 18:06:38 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah Says 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well my friend here is what I wold suggest coming from the food service industry. Tip what you feel comfortable. Just dont be an idiot and leave a penny because we remember that stuff and faces that go with it. But 2.00 for something under 10 bux is cool. Hope this helps.
2007-02-20 18:03:25 · answer #4 · answered by terance s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since I started working in a restaurant, 6 months ago, I know how tough this job is ... Whenever I go eat at a restaurant, I respect the hard work they put into it ... I tip 20-30% unless the service was horrible ...
2007-02-20 19:19:11 · answer #5 · answered by Marty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tipping is usually 10-15% of the check no matter how big or small the check is, but if you want, $2.00 is reasonable.
2007-02-21 12:44:13 · answer #6 · answered by Roxas of Organization 13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is $6 and the food was good I will leave the $10
2007-02-23 19:29:38 · answer #7 · answered by Vic 420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TIPS are TO INSURE (GOOD) PROMPT SERVICE
I tip based on the service rendered by a waitperson, that is within that person's realm.. Restaurant prices are becoming higher and higher and I dont adjust my tipping accordingly. If I pay my dining bill by credit card I tend to leave cash as a tip.
2007-02-21 06:24:12 · answer #8 · answered by casrcitizen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tip $2-3, because I started out as a dishwasher and worked my way up to waitress and then cook, so I know how hard waiters have to work.
2007-02-20 18:16:15 · answer #9 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a former waitress...you should def. leave at least 15% of your tab, BUT if they were rude or not attentive i don't care, you only leave what you feel is necessary. But remember waiters/waitresses are only paid $2.13-$3.00/hr. plus their tips so....20% is generous, and that's great.
2007-02-21 02:09:58 · answer #10 · answered by hugabug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋