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Tipping at a Buffet
Posted on 10/25/15 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 10/25/15 at 4:06 pm
Let's say you go to a buffet in Vegas or WDW and the cost is $50+ per adult. The only thing the waiter does is get you drinks. There is no way you can justify a 15% tip for that waiter. I am absolutely against tipping in all forms, but due to US culture I am forced to tip atleast 15% on table service meals. I think a $2 tip is appropriate for a buffet for a family of 4. Am I off base here?
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Posted on 10/25/15 at 4:08 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
$2 a person I guess would be good.
Don't eat out if you don't want to tip.
I bet they also clear you table of the 6 plates you use
Don't eat out if you don't want to tip.
I bet they also clear you table of the 6 plates you use
This post was edited on 10/25/15 at 4:09 pm
Posted on 10/25/15 at 4:10 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Whatever, Mr. Pink.
Posted on 10/25/15 at 4:10 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Throw a $5 on the table and be done with it.
Posted on 10/25/15 at 4:15 pm to whit
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Throw a $5 on the table and be done with it
It's been a while since I've been to a buffet, but I'd guess $5 for two people is appropriate, $10 for four persons.
When I travel I keep a decent amount of $5s, $10s & $20s on me.
Posted on 10/25/15 at 4:18 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
frick what culture tells you to do. At a buffet, I'm tipping $2 per person, regardless of cost.
Posted on 10/25/15 at 4:43 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Yes, you're off base.
First off, a normal tip is 20%. 10-15% is what is expected at a Vegas Buffett.
First off, a normal tip is 20%. 10-15% is what is expected at a Vegas Buffett.
Posted on 10/25/15 at 4:56 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
$50 for a buffet? Well you're already retarded so whatever you choose regarding tipping is irrelevant.
This post was edited on 10/25/15 at 5:19 pm
Posted on 10/25/15 at 5:06 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
That's one expensive Golden Corral
Posted on 10/25/15 at 5:11 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
It's funny how people who don't want to tip never complain about restaurant prices. Nor do they protest against tipping by simply avoiding the business where tipping is expected.
Posted on 10/25/15 at 5:12 pm to soccerfüt
OT baller! 
Posted on 10/25/15 at 5:18 pm to RonBurgundy
quote:
It's funny how people who don't want to tip never complain about restaurant prices.
Most of the time the restaurant price isn't the problem. I wouldn't go to a restaurant if I considered it overpriced for the quality of food served. On the other hand I think waiters overvalued themselves at 15%. They are unskilled workers and are already being fairly compensated. It's not my fault the employer doesn't value them enough to raise their wages. It's akin to me tipping the pilot on a Southwest flight. He's being fairly compensated for his skillset. Should I tip him for getting me to my destination on time? No that's absurd and same applies to waiters.
Posted on 10/25/15 at 5:23 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Good lord. Not even worth debating you after reading this gem.
Posted on 10/25/15 at 5:25 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
quote:
They are unskilled workers and are already being fairly compensated.
Not sure if trolling, but most waiters are paid around $2hour by their employers.
Posted on 10/25/15 at 5:37 pm to jsquardjj
What is it with this boards obsession with tipping? Are you all so fricking cheap you can't spare 20%+ to a server?
Posted on 10/25/15 at 5:38 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Op is trashy.
Posted on 10/25/15 at 5:44 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
I've worked in the service industry for a while now. I would say if there is minimal or no service involved then it's strictly up to you. If someone was actively taking your order and making sure you had everything you needed throughout your meal, that would be different. I just don't think you should expect much as a server if all you are doing is refilling a few drinks and maybe taking some plates off the table. It really annoys me that everywhere you go now someone has a tip bucket on the counter.
Posted on 10/25/15 at 5:44 pm to tigerinthebueche
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What is it with this boards obsession with tipping? Are you all so fricking cheap you can't spare 20%+ to a server?
I don't get it as well. OP should just take his cheap arse to Burger King instead if he doesn't "believe" in tipping.
ETA: Although I don't think a server at a buffet should expect to get 20% as a tip. Based on the example OP gave, I would likely leave a $20 for a family of 4 at a $50/per person buffet.
This post was edited on 10/25/15 at 5:46 pm
Posted on 10/25/15 at 5:55 pm to TigerDeBaiter
quote:
First off, a normal tip is 20%..
Wrong.
Get a real job.
Posted on 10/25/15 at 5:57 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
You don't have to leave 15% but what's wrong with leaving a few bucks?
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