Thoughts on tipping?

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Deleted user · 3 years ago

I always tip, it's how a lot of people make their money, seems horrible to deny them that.

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· 3 years ago

I say 20 percent tip is what I'd do. I've done a bit more if the server was super outstanding, but 20 percent is what I do.

S

· 3 years ago

As I'm from the UK, it's not really something that is 'required' or expected of you to do. By all means, I will tip if I receive good service or if I have any change in my wallet. I find the tipping culture in the US completely wild though, I think it's sad that people have to rely on tips to make a decent wage.

· 3 years ago

If your service is good, then I tip. The better the service you provide, the better tip you'll get from me. It's rare that I don't tip. If you don't receive a tip from me, it's because your service stunk.

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OP · 3 years ago

If your service is good, then I tip. The better the service you provide, the better tip you'll get from me. It's rare that I don't tip. If you don't receive a tip from me, it's because your service stunk.

Agreed with you here. If the service was very outstanding I will tip a bit more than 20 percent.

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Deleted user · 3 years ago

As I'm from the UK, it's not really something that is 'required' or expected of you to do. By all means, I will tip if I receive good service or if I have any change in my wallet. I find the tipping culture in the US completely wild though, I think it's sad that people have to rely on tips to make a decent wage.

Same as New Zealand.

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· 3 years ago

If your service is good, then I tip. The better the service you provide, the better tip you'll get from me. It's rare that I don't tip. If you don't receive a tip from me, it's because your service stunk.

Yuuuup, good call!

As I'm from the UK, it's not really something that is 'required' or expected of you to do. By all means, I will tip if I receive good service or if I have any change in my wallet. I find the tipping culture in the US completely wild though, I think it's sad that people have to rely on tips to make a decent wage.

Oh I've heard about it not being a requirement in the UK! If the service is subpar I will likely tip regardless but not as much as I'd otherwise do so.

· 3 years ago

I tip even if the service was poor. It’s terrible that severs have to live off tips. If the service is poor, they get a smaller tip.

· 3 years ago

I always tip and it's usually 20%. Very rarely will I tip below that because most of the time the service is very good and when it's not, it's the kitchen's fault and not my server. If they come to apologize for how slow things are, I completely understand and don't take it out on them.

· 3 years ago

Since I have to pay a 13 percent VAT on my bills, I don't tip. Why should I tip the waiter when I am already paying taxes on my bills?

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· 3 years ago

I usually tip at least a little.

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OP · 3 years ago

I usually tip at least a little.

Same here. I tip a little bit, but 15-20 percent is usually fair.

I always tip and it's usually 20%. Very rarely will I tip below that because most of the time the service is very good and when it's not, it's the kitchen's fault and not my server. If they come to apologize for how slow things are, I completely understand and don't take it out on them.

Ah yeah agreed. If the service isn't good I will tip less honestly. I've had some bad servers before even when the place is not slammed. I had a new server at Olive Garden who was amazing, so I tipped her well.

M

· 3 years ago

I don’t usually bother to figure out like the correct amount, usually give what I think is fair.

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Deleted user · 3 years ago

We try to tip 10 to 15% if we dine out. If the waitress is really bad, I won't tip.

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OP · 3 years ago

We try to tip 10 to 15% if we dine out. If the waitress is really bad, I won't tip.

Same. I'll tip 15 percent and if it is super good perhaps 20.

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· 3 years ago

I actually tip pretty well

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OP · 3 years ago

I actually tip pretty well

Oh, cool. What do you normally tip then?

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· 3 years ago

Where I live, tipping is not mandatory, and you should only tip if the service actually was spectacular. Therefore I rarely tip, and I only tip when the service or the product was really really good.

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· 3 years ago

I always tend to try and leave 10% even though it's not compulsory here.
I think most people in the catering industry always try to be nice and helpful.

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OP · 3 years ago

Where I live, tipping is not mandatory, and you should only tip if the service actually was spectacular. Therefore I rarely tip, and I only tip when the service or the product was really really good.

Ohhh cool. I will for sure tip decently if it is a local place. We have an ice cream shop which is only open during the spring and summer time where they accept tips. Not required, but am nice to them. They are all high schoolers and/or college kids looking for a job.

I always tend to try and leave 10% even though it's not compulsory here.
I think most people in the catering industry always try to be nice and helpful.

Agreed they do try and be helpful! Think whatever you can tip is better than none IMO.

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· 3 years ago

In the UK it's not something that it required for us to do. We can give a tip if we wanted to for service if we are happy but it's not something that most expect you to do as they are paid quite well away from tips.

I do know that tips in the US are very much expected because of the low pay which I think is a shame.

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OP · 3 years ago

I do know that tips in the US are very much expected because of the low pay which I think is a shame.

Yeah, very shameful. :/ I wish it'd get better.

S

· 3 years ago

Yes, I always tip in a way I round the bill. We don't have law in my country where you must tip anyone.

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Deleted user · 3 years ago

I try to tip at least 10 percent. However if I believe the server sucks or was rude, they get no tip.