For many years I've heard about the simple rule of tipping 15%. But I've also heard it's 20%. What about cheap restaurants? What about if you're dining alone? Just think...At a cheap restaurant dining alone you could get out for $10. Surely $1.50 to 2.00 is not enough. So...thoughts on all the different rules you know of?
2007-12-09 12:00:52 · 13 answers · asked by Bob Little 4 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Dining Out
There ae several things to factor i when you decide the tip amount:
1. Were you greeted promptly and your order taken?
2. Was your waitress attentive and thorough?
3. Was your drink refilled and your table cleared promptly?
4. Was your order correct, and if not, remember the waitress does not cook the food, but did she offer to have the problem fixed for you?
5. Was the bill brought when you asked?
If yes, then a 15-20% tip is considered the normal, but remember, the server only makes $3 per hour, so any tip more than that is greatly appreciated. If your service was substandard, then reduce the tip or talk to the manager.
I am a server myself, adn I try to make sure each customer is treated as I expect to be treated when I go out. I am a very picky customer, because i expect more. But these are just some guidelines to help.
2007-12-09 17:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by server in wv 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not racist and I believe it has a lot to do with education and decency. I will say that when a black person does tip me well I feel like a jerk but the majority of the time they tip very little or not at all. And when you are running around like an animal for say, a $300 bill and get $10 tip it can be very upsetting. When I hear someone speak poor English I usually expect a bad tip and that is for any race. Racism can be argued if this was an ignorant statement but it is not, it is an observation and honestly, it comes down to class. To those that say, "Be happy to get a tip", servers get paid less than standard minimum wage because of tips, for example in NY they get paid $5.00 an hour. So, if you can not recognize that you pay for good service than do not bother coming to a restaurant and know that you are a classless person.
2016-05-22 09:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tipping is how you think the service is. You should never go below 10% regardless if the food was horrible (remember your waitress does not prepare the food.) Remember too if you are at a busy restaurant you waitress has more than one table so be patient, however if she messes up your order and forgets things maybe then cut from her tip but keep in mind they are trying to make a living as well. I always tip about 15%-20% regardless if it is buffet or served. You have to think as if you were the server they make less then minimum wage which can be $3.00/hr so how would you like to be tipped out...however general rule no less than 10%
2007-12-09 16:01:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should tip at least 15% or 20% if the service is excellant. Some restaurants have a guide on the ticket so you don't have to mentally calculate it. The easiest way to mentally calculate a 15% tip is to round to the nearest dollar (ie 21.85 would round to 22.00) x 10% would be $2.20 and 1/2 of that would be $1.10 so your 15%tip would be 3.30 for a 21.85 tab. If you live in a state where the tax rate is around 9% just double the tax amount(rounded to the nearest dollar) on the tab for the tip, for example if the tax is 3.25 double the $3.00 and leave a $6.00 tip.If the tax is 3.88 round to $ 4 and leave an $8.00 tip.
2007-12-09 12:33:23 · answer #4 · answered by shirl a 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At lunch you typically tip less than at dinner time. But the general rule is 15% at your average restaurant. If it's a really nice restaurant, tip 20 %, this is all subject to quality of service from your waiter or waitress. If the service is not up to par, reduce the amount accordingly. If your wait staff keeps the glass full and the table well cared for without interrupting your conversation, then tip well, but if they tend to try to join the conversation or don't care for the table well, or you have to ask to have your glass filled, or the orders are a mess, then of course the tip is decreased. Use your best judgment.
2007-12-09 14:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
20% is becoming the new norm. And sure, $2. is enough for $10, but I am sure the server will be thankful for more. Most restaurants pay only enough ($2.15 or so an hour) to cover taxes, the server depends on tips. But if you get bad service, you should not be expected to tip 15 or 20%. It is up to you.
2007-12-09 14:07:48 · answer #6 · answered by cmomma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are correct. I heard it the same way 15% at some places and 20% at other places. Go to your nearest full store HallMark card store, as they have a tip card that helps to do the tip in % and $$ per persons, accordingly. But if the service was great, well show your appreciation, Hope this helps.
2007-12-09 17:52:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
always 20 % unless waiter sucks. if really good service 25% i hope youre not one of those people that makes the waiter run 20 times for you
2007-12-09 12:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It think it depends on the service. It they were really good, I tend to tip more.
2007-12-09 12:04:12 · answer #9 · answered by Desiree H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mostly, you tip 15% well at least in Cali, but fancy restraunts take the tip and put it in your check, cheap restraunts tip them by their service.
2007-12-09 12:08:16 · answer #10 · answered by [[chasing_nightmares?]] 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋