How much do you usually tip waiters?

Question

I usually tip $5

Answer 1

If the service is good , the going rate is 15-20 percent of the entire bill. Some smaller towns and cities use 10 -15 per cent.

If the service is lousy and I've been to some places that were, we leave a penny with a note that perhaps a change in attitude would generate higher tips.

Answer 2

15-20% is the normal tipping rate for any restaurant. However if the service is exceptional then they should be awarded for such and the tip slightly more. I don't tip anymore at an upscale restaurant than I do the Sonic carhop. I tip them all the same, 15-20% of the total bill. But when I go somewhere that has a bar and a chef then I not only tip the waitress/Waiter but I tip the bartender and chef as well if my drinks and food are good. People most time forget the people behind the scenes of a restaurant.

Answer 3

10-15% then substract $ if service is not good. The lesser percentage is also based on food quality as well. You can add money if the service was amazingly professional and the waitstaff could anticipate what you may ask for or need, this will get them a 20% tip. I must say that finding this amazing waitress/waiter is hard since many times you have to ask 2 or three times for a simple refill on water in some places. Or you only see your waiter twice: Once when you order, someone else brings your food, and then again to give you the bill.

it seems that the last few times I've been out the waiter has never asked how the food was either.

Answer 4

I knows this is weird but I tip according to the disposition and manners, and service of the waiter/waitress. If they come over to my table and are cheerful, or happy, and provide really good service I over tip them meaning if I spent $30 for a meal, I will tip them $15.00 as a reward for making my meal experience a worry free, and pleasant experience. Also I do this just in case I come back to that particular restaurant they will remember me and be VERY accommodating. It's a win win situation.

If they act all impatience, or behave like racists, or come to my table angry with that annoying look of being put upon, or if they forget to give you things like spoon, forks, or at least a glass of water, or if they give you your food and don't bother later to check to see if you need anything else. I don't tip at all in situations like this because I don't think that they deserve it, and I never go back to that establishment ever again.

-Heart

Answer 5

i think it usually depends. if the waiter was like rude and slow, then less but if he was like fast on service and you had a lot of people so he had to keep going back and comming back then i think you should tip more.

Answer 6

depends
usually 15-20% or $4-10 depending on how many of us there are eating

once I tiped $35 on a hundred dollar meal because the waitress was pregnant.

Answer 7

Not that I have this opportunity too often, but when I do it is usually about 15-18 % ddepending on how well they waited on my family and I.

Answer 8

depends on how much you spent on the meal. 15-20% of the total amount seems reasonable. Maybe a bit more if you had rowdy kids or people with you.

Answer 9

Trust me, 5 bucks is not enough. I 've worked in numerous bars and restaurants, 30% is considered a good tip. Particularly if you plan on coming back. A big tip will get you better, quicker service next time.

Answer 10

14% of the tax in Canada