2007-04-07 05:10:17 · 25 answers · asked by vong k 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
15% is ideal. so $20-30 is good enough
2007-04-07 05:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by solver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$15 to $30
2007-04-07 05:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by The Answering Peanut Butter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you are in the United States.... The norm is now 15-20%, depending on how good the service is. When determining where you can afford to eat, you need to consider the tip as part of what you pay. Minimum wage for wait staff is lower than regular minimum wage. Under $3/hour. This is because it assumed that tips will be received for the wait staff's service. The prices in the menu are just for the food/drink, not the service. A funny way of doing things, if you ask me, but it's the way it is.
2007-04-08 09:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by BoysSchoolTn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$25 to $30
2007-04-07 05:14:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, tipping is usually calculated at 15-20 percent of your bill, depending on the level of service.
For a $150 dinner check, $22.50 to $30.00 would be in the normal range.
2007-04-07 05:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by RepoMan18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, now that you've read all the mathmatical formulas for tip calculations, forget 'em. I always decide what kind of tip to give based on a 0 to 20% sliding scale. The government taxes waiters/waitresses on their tips according to the monetary amount of food/drink they sell. For example, if a waiter lays down a bill for $150, the government assumes they are going to receive at least an 8% tip. So then approx. 25% of that 8% assumed tip goes to taxes. I think is a total scam that waiters get taxed on "assumed" tips. Since the waiter/waitress gets taxed on tips, it could actually "cost them money" to serve someone that doesn't leave any tip. That's why it's a scam to be taxed on tips.
So, with that said, the waiter knows if they don't perform well they're only screwing themselves. I try to take all aspects of the waiters service into consideration, and try not to place much of my decision on how well the kitchen crew does (even though in alot of places the waiters share their tips with the kitchen staff, who don't get taxed for the tips). I base my tip percentage on speed of resonse time, accuracy with taking our order (extra points given if they don't write it down, and still get it right), and the big one is how personable they are. I want a waiter/waitress who look people in the eye, have a authentic smile on their face, and a good sence of humor always wins big points.
2007-04-07 05:46:31 · answer #6 · answered by baloneycurtains 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$20 or $25
2007-04-07 05:12:45 · answer #7 · answered by Alison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the service . If it was great and the two of you had a good time , twenty - twenty five would be nice . If it was a lousy experience and you had to beg for a refill on you drink dont leave one . I have no problem over tipping , but if the waitress is sloppy she can kiss my ***. There is nothing I hate more than an arrogant waitress that feels she is owed 15% . If she earns it that is great .
2007-04-07 05:56:26 · answer #8 · answered by 1diputs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
15% is usual, but for extra good service, 20% is better. 150 x .15 = $22.50, 150 x .20 = $30
2007-04-07 05:15:09 · answer #9 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on service, I'd tip $30-$45. General tipping is now around 20-25%.
2007-04-07 05:15:33 · answer #10 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well firstly it depends on the service.
But generally it would be %15 so lets just round that 22.50$ to $25.
2007-04-07 05:15:09 · answer #11 · answered by cilgin_can 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋