How much do you tip?

Kel Varnsen

JonnyPistachio wrote:

Everyone should remember that servers often get like $2-3 bucks an hour and DEPEND on your tips.

On the flip side the average restuarant bill is probably what $30? So if a decent waiter is handling 4 tables an hour, even if they are getting 10% they are still making an extra 12 bucks an hour on top of that. If everyone tips 20% the waiter is making 24 bucks an hour plus their salary just to write down orders and bring people food.

The Juggler

haffajappa wrote:

I come from a country where we don't pay our waitresses 2 dollars an hour.
I tip if the service is good or if I'm at a restaurant I frequent.

I don't pity wait staff - up here they make more than most people do that are working minimum wage jobs.

wow....your country sounds awesome!

MFCarissa

Kel Varnsen wrote:

JonnyPistachio wrote:

Everyone should remember that servers often get like $2-3 bucks an hour and DEPEND on your tips.

On the flip side the average restuarant bill is probably what $30? So if a decent waiter is handling 4 tables an hour, even if they are getting 10% they are still making an extra 12 bucks an hour on top of that. If everyone tips 20% the waiter is making 24 bucks an hour plus their salary just to write down orders and bring people food.

Yeah, but that only applies for typical lunch and dinner times. So you might make $24/hour from 5-7, but if you work until close, you might only get a couple more tables after the peak times.

Also, there are a lot of variables. Restaurant type, average meal cost, restaurant size, amount of staff, etc.

Cradles Broken Glass

haffajappa wrote:

I come from a country where we don't pay our waitresses 2 dollars an hour.
I tip if the service is good or if I'm at a restaurant I frequent.

I don't pity wait staff - up here they make more than most people do that are working minimum wage jobs.

I still don't see how this is actually legal here in America. I know there is some loop hole they are getting, but it isn't right. Also, I bet your meals at restaurants isn't double ours b/c they pay their wait staff more.

Bathgate66

Generally, I Double the Tax

jethrojam420

Generally i pay 20% for decent service, which i list as just doing their jobs, nothing fancy.

Pay way more for excellent service, 30 to 40%, but generally only when paying for 2 meals.

But here are my crappy tips

I only tip the change at dunkies if i pay cash (which is rarely). Reasoning is...you dont tip the mcd's employee right???
(and i have worked at both)

1 dollar per meal at a buffet. They do half the work as a normal server so the tip is half. I have to get my own damn food anyways.


But i always tip well for valets and haircuts and other things that are service rendered. but, to be honest because i tip well for these things and dont have much money i generally cook our meals, walk from the garage, or have the mrs do my haircuts

blenderman69

went out for dinner friday night..great food real good sevice 40 dollar tip on 108 dollar meal.

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blenderman69 wrote:

went out for dinner friday night..great food real good sevice 40 dollar tip on 108 dollar meal.

admit it, they let you in without a shirt

haffajappa

Cradles Broken Glass wrote:

haffajappa wrote:

I come from a country where we don't pay our waitresses 2 dollars an hour.
I tip if the service is good or if I'm at a restaurant I frequent.

I don't pity wait staff - up here they make more than most people do that are working minimum wage jobs.

I still don't see how this is actually legal here in America. I know there is some loop hole they are getting, but it isn't right. Also, I bet your meals at restaurants isn't double ours b/c they pay their wait staff more.

Prices are going up (partly because of the Harmonized Sales Tax) but also a lot of restaurants are trying to be "trendy" when really the food is just as terrible as it used to be before they jacked up prices.

But to put in perspective, a meal at Denny's will typically run in the 8-11 dollar range.
I imagine things in general are more expensive up here, and the prices depend not just on wages but other things as well

The Juggler

blenderman69 wrote:

went out for dinner friday night..great food real good sevice 40 dollar tip on 108 dollar meal.

how hot was the waitress and did you get her #?

haffajappa

The Juggler wrote:

haffajappa wrote:

I come from a country where we don't pay our waitresses 2 dollars an hour.
I tip if the service is good or if I'm at a restaurant I frequent.

I don't pity wait staff - up here they make more than most people do that are working minimum wage jobs.

wow....your country sounds awesome!

It's ok to be jealous.

jethrojam420

oh and the mandatory 18% tip included for parties of 8 or more...imo it costs the servers more in the end...well at least for me...

Hinn

I especially don't understand the idea of tipping for a beer or a simple drink if I'm at a bar. I also don't understand the idea of table service if I just want a beer. I want a drink, either one of me mates goes and buys the round or I do. Damned if I'm gonna sit around waiting on someone to come find me.

I like the guys at my local in London- if they see me walking through the door, they start pouring my beer. The right beer. They can have their monthly tip, a box of chocolates I stole from work or something.

Or if I'm solo, I'll prop up the bar.

Service? Don't feel I need it, really. I'm quite happy to pull the beer myself and leave some money behind for it. I'm assuming we're talking Americaland here. If for some reason I dare ask for a Guinness, yes, I will tip if the bar guy/girl actually knows how to pour one.

Cocktails are a separate matter. It actually takes some skill to make a good one, and I never fail to tip those peeps.

The Juggler

Hinn wrote:

I especially don't understand the idea of tipping for a beer or a simple drink if I'm at a bar..

i look at it like insurance. leave a big tip earlier and you know you're gonna get hooked up the rest of the night.

Ms. Wes C.addle

This is why I love my profession.

Men are pigs and can be easily turned-on. I am not above (or below) wearing nice perfume and low-cut tops to earn my keep. The men that opt for a wash and massage are in for a treat- I find that if I can get them to moan a bit, I've done my job. Momma needs a new pair o' shoes...
Plus the fact that I can shoot the shit with them and not be a pretentious dumbfuck helps.

As for women, they all want to be complimented, and some, flirted with.

My men are amazing tippers!

haffajappa

Hinn wrote:

I especially don't understand the idea of tipping for a beer or a simple drink if I'm at a bar. I also don't understand the idea of table service if I just want a beer. I want a drink, either one of me mates goes and buys the round or I do. Damned if I'm gonna sit around waiting on someone to come find me.

I like the guys at my local in London- if they see me walking through the door, they start pouring my beer. The right beer. They can have their monthly tip, a box of chocolates I stole from work or something.

Or if I'm solo, I'll prop up the bar.

Service? Don't feel I need it, really. I'm quite happy to pull the beer myself and leave some money behind for it. I'm assuming we're talking Americaland here. If for some reason I dare ask for a Guinness, yes, I will tip if the bar guy/girl actually knows how to pour one.

Cocktails are a separate matter. It actually takes some skill to make a good one, and I never fail to tip those peeps.

You didn't even tip eddie for the haircut he gave you!!

dunkman

The Juggler wrote:

so i guess this is the 2011 tip thread then?

i prefer 2007's

shit Juggles you must have a good memory... they all merge into one for me... basically 3 europeans trying to explain our system to 47 americans who are getting angrier and angrier by the second because they can't comprehend our dislike of the US system...

JonnyPistachio

Kel Varnsen wrote:

JonnyPistachio wrote:

Everyone should remember that servers often get like $2-3 bucks an hour and DEPEND on your tips.

On the flip side the average restuarant bill is probably what $30? So if a decent waiter is handling 4 tables an hour, even if they are getting 10% they are still making an extra 12 bucks an hour on top of that. If everyone tips 20% the waiter is making 24 bucks an hour plus their salary just to write down orders and bring people food.

That is very true, but they also often work 6-7 hour shifts where is is only busy for two hours. So that average goes down after the dinner or lunch rush is over. Then they are required to roll siverware, stock supplies, clean their areas, etc.. SO they make 24 bucks an hour for two hours, then maybe 5-15 the off hours. Come off a 7 hour shift with under 90 bucks isnt that great. Then there are Monday shifts where its not busy at all.

markymark550

dunkman wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

so i guess this is the 2011 tip thread then?

i prefer 2007's

shit Juggles you must have a good memory... they all merge into one for me... basically 3 europeans trying to explain our system to 47 americans who are getting angrier and angrier by the second because they can't comprehend our dislike of the US system...

I live in the US and I dislike the US system, but it's the system in place so I have to live and deal with it. If I knew that service wouldn't suffer, I'd be 100% in favor of waitstaff having a salary of at least minimum wage. However, I think service would suffer tremendously. Those servers that are good and can earn a lot of tips would lose a lot of income and would be less motivated to do well at their job. The servers who already don't do their job well would just have more incentive to remain crappy at their job. Why give more effort if you know you're getting a decent salary anyways. Just a lose-lose situation imo.

dunkman

markymark550 wrote:

dunkman wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

so i guess this is the 2011 tip thread then?

i prefer 2007's

shit Juggles you must have a good memory... they all merge into one for me... basically 3 europeans trying to explain our system to 47 americans who are getting angrier and angrier by the second because they can't comprehend our dislike of the US system...

I live in the US and I dislike the US system, but it's the system in place so I have to live and deal with it. If I knew that service wouldn't suffer, I'd be 100% in favor of waitstaff having a salary of at least minimum wage. However, I think service would suffer tremendously. Those servers that are good and can earn a lot of tips would lose a lot of income and would be less motivated to do well at their job. The servers who already don't do their job well would just have more incentive to remain crappy at their job. Why give more effort if you know you're getting a decent salary anyways. Just a lose-lose situation imo.

ever had a meal in the UK, France, Italy, Canada, Australia or New Zealand? Because by your rationale the countries that do pay minimum wage must have really really bad service from really really poorly motivated staff.... which is not the case imo.

I've had a meal in quite a few other countries and the only difference i've had, give or take the odd bad experience, is that in America the waiter or waitress told me their name and got me refills.

Worst ever experience I've had was in a Hooters in Florida... the waitress couldnt give one fucking shit that we were there and that we wanted more drinks... why? cos she had 5 guys fawning all over her and she was obviously whoring herself out for a bigger tip than me... well she got it... cos i left her absolutely fucking nothing.