I went to a restaurant the other night and the bill came to 45.76, 20% would have been around $9. I left $13. She was a really good server and was friendly. I am a server and I know its rough, however my boyfriend thinks I tip WAY to much. He leaves 15 to 20% and have left up to 50%.
2007-09-14 08:16:30 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I meant to say I have left up to 50% not my boyfriend
2007-09-14 08:25:44 · update #1
We need more people like you in the world.
2007-09-14 08:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Katney 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I'm torn on this. I used to be a server but shared but tip-shared at the end of the night. We had a minum too in case it wasn't met, which always worked out well (I worked at a high-end restaraunt). I feel if you want to tip you should be able to do so as much as you want.
What I don't get is why the situation remains where there is minimum wage (it some state there isn't-it's a waitress wage, considerably lower) and then tips. Part of me feels like serving is part of the job so why not pay accordingly? They should determine the hourly wage for such work - like 12-15 an hour - or something pending on region/cost of living. Restaraunt owners complain because of high wages but why should the consumer be responsible to subsidize this when we are the ones coming to their establishment to be served? And why should the wait person be at the will of the customer when the chance of getting high tips is less than not. The owner is the one ripping us off here and demeaning the position.
I waited in Japan for a few years and people are amazed when I tell them I got a good hourly wage plus tip share at the end of the night. We worked as a team and all of us were making 50k a year doing the same server job I would here. it's a way better system.
2007-09-14 15:32:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Waiting is a hard job...you can't really tip too much. If they do a great job, I reward them accordingly.
I never leave less than $2.50, no matter what I ordered. Going by the 20% rule, that may seem excessive when I get a $5 breakfast, but I feel any less than that isn't very fair to the server and all the work they still have to do.
I admit, as a mom, I ALWAYS leave enormous tips for pregnant waitresses. LOL!!!
2007-09-14 15:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by mycathouse 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
If the service really was good, and it's not gonna break your bank, it's nice.
I go to the same pub in NYC and always tip well (about 30%) since they give me a lot of stuff on the house.
If the service is just -eh-, then I'll only leave 15%. Like.. if I'm flagging you down for a water and it takes you a half hour to get it to me, yeah, 15%.
2007-09-14 15:25:19 · answer #4 · answered by freedomsring23 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The tip you left was generous ... it depends on the service you received and how often you frequent the restaurant.
I tip because I've seen alot of people get decent service and tip a buck at fancy restaurants.
Personally, I tip based on service. If I am dining out or at a bar that I frequent, I always tip excessively. This way, when I return, people deliver faster service to you if they know you throw them a $10 on an average meal.
2007-09-14 16:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by DeadSurvivor 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
50% is a bit much but if you felt the person deserved it then thats your choice!
It's up to you if you want to give more than what is expected, the same way it was up to the waiter/waitress to do their job better than expected!
Personally the only time I tip less than 20% is if the service was really bad. The norm is 15-20% so you're right on!
2007-09-14 15:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by Janet 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think that it's nice to share the wealth if you can afford to tip that way and you feel good about it then just do it. I was a server too at one time and I tip 20-25% unless the server is amazing or truly went out of their way for us and then I will tip more.
2007-09-14 15:23:02 · answer #7 · answered by mrskerlin 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think you should decide how much to tip based on a percentage. A tip is for a job well done (in my opinion). If they do a good job then tip them what you feel they deserve. I don't think there's a such thing as over tipping. That is, unless the service was horrible.
2007-09-14 15:28:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Commonly, people leave the amount that your boyfriend leaves. 15-20% is a normal tip. 20% is usually considered a tip for outstanding services.
2007-09-14 15:24:50 · answer #9 · answered by Kebechet 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You tip what you want. I personally think 20% is too much unless my party put the server through h3ll. I usually double the tax and round up. This comes out to 15-18% usually. 50% is waaaay too much unless you particularly like wasting your money.
2007-09-14 15:23:33 · answer #10 · answered by Mybal Zitch 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yes 20% is a really big tip
more than 15% is higher than the norm
multiplying the tax by 2 is another way to tip.
2007-09-14 20:06:38 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋