Tipping people?

Question

I'm from Australia and am about to go and stay in the USA for awhile, so, I am unfimilar with the business of tipping people for thier services, can anyone tell me what that's all about, give me some tips?

Answer 1

Alright I'm a server and have been in the business for a while, as have many friends and family members, I hope you read this and it helps....soooo here ya go

In all RESTAURANTS (cheaper and more fancy) tip is and should be the same. That's typically minimum %15 and %20+ for great service. And this is of the total check. (If you had any coupons or gift certificates, it's more proper to leave a little extra for that extra you got) Easy way to do this-round your bill to the nearest .50cents, take 10% and double that for %20 or take that in half and add them together for %15. EX: bill total $24.40, round to 25. %10 is 2.50 therefor %20 would be $5 and 15% would be $3.75. Also when considering tipping, it's always nice to round the tip to the nearest dollor-like $4 on that example. B/c really what's the quarter to you ya know, where as to them it's easier to deal with and if every customer gave them that extra quarter it adds up.
***As for "grandewes" why would you say tip minus the drinks and tax? Your server brought you out those drinks and got you refils right? So don't subtract the drinks, that's rediculous! So that poor server only got %10 of the total bill! That's horrible! I feel bad for them!***

As for the BELLBOYs, a good general rule would be $1 a bag. Did they make conversation with you? Were they polite and had manners? Did you have a lot of bags? Then give $2 a bag. If you feel like it and think they deserve it than leave alittle extra. If you take care of them, trust me they'll take care of you! (that goes for serving too, if you were to go back to that same resaurant again!)

Going for a haircut, tip your HAIRDRESSOR the same as your server. If you plan on returning to that same person/place, than definitely tip well b/c you don't want to go home with an ugly cut!

RESTAURANT TAKEOUTS(not fast food) tip a few bucks, maybe a dollor a box or something, it's not required but trust me, greatly appreciated!

*Little trick* I used to be a hostess before serving and trust me on this, in a nice restaurant if you're out to eat and don't have reservations, but wish to get sat faster, give them $5 for a normal wait of 30minutes or $10 if told to wait over an hour. You may not be the very next person, but definitely within the next 3-4! The only thing with this is you have to be sly about it, just slip it to her and ask her to take care of you ;-)

The bottom line is that the proper way of tipping is actually to tip! What goes around comes around! For me, I try to give the best service with returns of a nice tip! There is a minimum to tip, but the thing is, there are no limits as to how much your server can do, so there is no maximum on tipping.

Answer 2

I have heard 10 - 15% and I have heard to double the tax. I only leave this amount of a tip for good service. If it great service, I leave more. If it is bad service I leave 2 pennies. This is let the server know that I am not a tip-stiffer and I did not forget. I purposely decided the service was not worth a regular tip. Sounds kind-of hateful but after bad service I get a bit testy.

Answer 3

We always tip 20%. Tip on the PRETAX amount. Also be sure to always check your bill. Some places add it automatically depending on how large your group is. Nothing more annoying then not noticing that then tipping again!
You generally tip a valet when they bring your car although my husband usually tip both ways - like a $1 or $2 each way because he says you might not have the same person brining it back.
Tip the person taking care of your luggage, standard is $1/bag.
Have a great trip!

Answer 4

Whoever said 10% is wrong....and cheap!

In restaurants, the minimum standard is 15% for average service - exceptional service may be tipped up to 25% of the bill. For your hairdresser or barber, it is not uncommon to tip up to one-third of the fee.

Always carry a few one dollar bills on you when you travel for the incidental tipping (valet service, door-man, sky hop, etc.) for services provided at hotels and airports.

Also remember to tip your cab driver too. This can be at your discretion, no hard-and-fast rules there.

Good luck, and welcome to America!!

Answer 5

If you stay at a hotel, and you want to have a great hotel stay. Tip the front desk agent checking you in. Trust me you will get an awesome room, any request you have will get first priority. That is one that will make your stay better. Ten bucks to the desk clerk. They work very hard, have to deal with more stress then any restaurant person, a little tip to them and they will appreciate it and show it.
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Answer 6

A standard tip is about 15% , but to show your gratitude for good service a bit more isnt out of line, especialy if you plan on returning to this establishment often.

Answer 7

I usually tip 20% in bars and restaurants. If the service is exceptionally good more, bad less. Tip taxi drivers, waitresses, bartenders, hairdressers, maid service in hotels.

Enjoy your visit. Come to Myrtle Beach and golf with me!!

Answer 8

tip stands for to improve performance so if a person don't give good service i don't tip just because it's expected.but if they meet standard expectations and go above that they deserve a tip. hope that helps and that you enjoy your visit to the states

Answer 9

Depends on your bill, 10% is always best. If your server does not do a good job, your entilted to leave nothing.

Answer 10

strip clubs, carry alot of 1s., and try to never tip with change, especially in the strip clubs.