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Spinoff thread: OT waiters/waitresses... what % of patrons tip?
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:10 am
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:10 am
I feel like I'm in a rapidly imploding group here as an average 18-22% tipper.
What % of your tables are leaving nothing or next to nothing, ie <5%?
What % of your tables are leaving nothing or next to nothing, ie <5%?
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Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:11 am to Meauxjeaux
I don't tip
semper fi!!
semper fi!!
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:14 am to theunknownknight
I always tip.
...and Semper Fi (actual Marine who tips...I know none who don't...not a brag...but eff those who bitch and make generalizations when having the smallest sample...)
...and Semper Fi (actual Marine who tips...I know none who don't...not a brag...but eff those who bitch and make generalizations when having the smallest sample...)
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:17 am to Meauxjeaux
Depends what kind of restaurant you work in. In a respectable restaurant, <1% will tip 5% or less. If you work at a chain restaurant or something low quality, I'd imagine it would be around 5-10%
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:18 am to Meauxjeaux
When I was bartending in college, I was pretty much always tipped and rather adequately at that.
I served a number of African-American bar patrons and, truthfully, was only tipped by a few of them.
I served a number of African-American bar patrons and, truthfully, was only tipped by a few of them.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:30 am to Meauxjeaux
This post was edited on 4/9/15 at 4:39 pm
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:32 am to lsufan9193969700
Damn, do y'all still think that receipt was real?
Have y'all never heard the name Brannigan before?
Tip: search google for "Futurama Brannigan"
Have y'all never heard the name Brannigan before?
Tip: search google for "Futurama Brannigan"
This post was edited on 2/28/15 at 11:33 am
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:34 am to Scruffy
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Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:34 am to Meauxjeaux
When serving, I was happy if my tips were about 15% of total sales. 10% behind the bar.
Unfortunately, the general stereotype that blacks tipped poorly was true. Not always, mind you, especially with upper-class or older couples...but if some young, 'urban' looking folks sat down, 10% was gravy.
Unfortunately, the general stereotype that blacks tipped poorly was true. Not always, mind you, especially with upper-class or older couples...but if some young, 'urban' looking folks sat down, 10% was gravy.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:34 am to Meauxjeaux
I tip based on service.
If You suck, I don't feel the requirement to tip just because your job pay situation is shitty, get a new job or get better at your current one. I will tip above and beyond if you go above and beyond and for a normal amount of service I will tip the usual 20-30 percent
If You suck, I don't feel the requirement to tip just because your job pay situation is shitty, get a new job or get better at your current one. I will tip above and beyond if you go above and beyond and for a normal amount of service I will tip the usual 20-30 percent
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:35 am to Negative Nomad
Scruffy thinks you are missing out.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:36 am to wildtigercat93
quote:
I tip based on service.
If You suck, I don't feel the requirement to tip just because your job pay situation is shitty, get a new job or get better at your current one.
And what kind of establishments are you eating at where this is some big issue for you?
How often does it happen? It's been at least 5 years since I've had a bad waitstaff experience.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:37 am to wildtigercat93
Im just not good at tipping, Im a 5$ guy. My wife is better at tipping. With me if you are good the max I will leave is 5, if you are bad 1 or 2 bucks.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:51 am to Tiger Nation 84
Unless my service is atrocious, I will tip 15%. Usually more around 20-25%. I've never not left a tip.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 12:01 pm to heatom2
A lot of kids are waiting tables to work their way through college years- I tip 20% and consider I am investing in their future and saying thank you for having a work ethic instead of living off of the government
Posted on 2/28/15 at 12:03 pm to Tiger Nation 84
quote:
Im just not good at tipping, Im a 5$ guy
I sure hope you only eat at Chilis, Apple B's, and TGIFridays with the rest of your kind.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 12:05 pm to 756
I am pretty much a 20% person. You'd have to have a rare combination of shitty service and terrible food for me to not tip or tip anything less.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 12:05 pm to wildtigercat93
quote:
I tip based on service. If You suck, I don't feel the requirement to tip just because your job pay situation is shitty, get a new job or get better at your current one. I will tip above and beyond if you go above and beyond and for a normal amount of service I will tip the usual 20-30 percent
Posted on 2/28/15 at 12:05 pm to Meauxjeaux
I do 20%, it actually comes out to a little more cause I don't take out tax before figuring.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 12:11 pm to yellowfin
There are times you go above twenty percent. My son and I have a beer and burger every week. It's our little ritual. We go to a place with a patio. Rain shine or freezing, we sit on the patio. In foul weather, we are the only ones out there, and the poor little waitress is really cold in her cheerleader uniform. I tip as much as fifty percent. It's worth it to continue the father-son ritual, and it acknowledges that I am asking for special service.
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