I"m pretty happy with the 15% tip, but i'm told 18% is the new 15. I'm just trying to figure out...is that because most people find it easier (tax is 6% in PA) to multiply the tax by 3....or its a new "proper" thing to do.
Cuz i can usually split a bill and pump out everyone's 15% tip in about 20 sec.
So if thats the reason for the 18%, i refuse to tip that.
2007-03-03 17:40:47 · 17 answers · asked by My name is not bruce 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
hah..good call on the beer money, i usually am drunk and over tip
2007-03-03 17:48:21 · update #1
Hah...yeah i'm a college town right now, so they don't even expect us to tip, and then the alum sometimes double their bill as the tip.
2007-03-03 19:05:16 · update #2
Well yeah, i usually tip on how hard / flirty the waitress was....if its a waiter.......then i have no set rules.
2007-03-03 21:20:18 · update #3
This is some silly new fad - 18% is the new 15%, 40 is the new 30, 10 is the new 15, yadda yadda. I tip according to the service I get, period.
2007-03-03 19:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
ALWAYS tip 20%... Inflation is here, they have it also.
If you have a BAD server tip the polite 20% then talk to the server and say that you really were not satisfied with their service. Understand that the person may not feel well, is working a double, or just plain SLAMMED with customers.
You can even talk to the manager. Tell them you are not pleased and tell them why in detail.. Also tell them that you still left a good tip.
Many times the manager or server will give you a coupon towards the next meal or EVEN a free meal. . It just covered your tip…
Remember that honey attracts more flies than vinegar. Be nice, and rewards will come your way.
(I’ve gotten free meals by letting someone know I was upset.)
2007-03-04 11:42:46 · answer #2 · answered by Renoirs_Dream 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tip more than what's expected especially at places where I'm a repeat customer because it buys perks. For example a trip to my barber costs 20 bucks, but an additional 10 buck tip insures that I can always get an appointment with very little waiting, I've been bumped up in line without an appointment and he's groomed me even after he's closed shop. Bartenders remember you when you tip well and yes, they occasionally do give free drinks, but most importantly like everyone said, tips have to be EARNED.
If [they] go out of their way to perform the services required, then reward them....some occupations depend on tips.
2007-03-04 07:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by heathboy27 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a few places where the establishment levies a "service charge"... sometimes 10%. They pre-calculate the tip for you!
In some cultures, like in China... tipping is considered to be rude. They refuse to take a cent over the bill amount!
I'd think 15% is decent if the service merits it... otherwise don't leave a thing.
2007-03-04 07:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by ragingfloods 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which state you live in AND if the tip was earned. I don't tip at a buffet. Why should I?? I got my own meals! I tip at other restaurants, hair salons, food delivery as long as the service wasn't bad. Always good to tip a good bartender because they will often give a free drink to you here and there if you tip and go there regularly... By the way, it's never to just be mean and refuse to tip - they are SERVING YOU FOOD and the joke may be on YOU if you know what I mean.
2007-03-04 02:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with you... 3% more isnt that big a deal... Im usually the standard 15% for ok service and maybe 20% for great service.. the easy way I tip, is just double the tax. then maybe add another dollar or 2.. depending on service.. Hope this helps
2007-03-04 01:51:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been a server for 10 years. I like 20% tips, but I'm happy with 18%. That's what we add as the gratuity of big parties.
2007-03-04 01:49:50 · answer #7 · answered by MJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tip 15% always, unless you are in a more upscale restaurant or service was exceptional and over the top, then tip 20%. i really have a problem with no one leaving a tip at all. waitpeople make less than minimum wage to begin with and work hard sometimes in to exhaustion.
2007-03-04 03:20:53 · answer #8 · answered by wahini on shore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know I look at a tip in this way if I get good service, I tip 20 % if I get great service regardless of the bill amount they will get at least a 10 dollar tip.
poor service I don't tip or leave a penny.
2007-03-04 01:50:49 · answer #9 · answered by angie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It boils down to service. If the service is good then leave a good tip. If the service was bad then don't leave a tip. If they (or someone else) whines about no tip then perhaps they should learn how to do their job.
2007-03-04 05:13:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋