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How big of a tip do you leave at restaurants?
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:49 am
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:49 am
My standard is usually don't let my cup get empty if there is hardly anyone there. Especially since I can get through some damn sweet tea.
I've only come across one outstanding waitress at Applebee's , and it was during the LSU SCAR game. Left a 20 dollar tip. Best damn service I've ever had, despite the enormous crowd.
I've only come across one outstanding waitress at Applebee's , and it was during the LSU SCAR game. Left a 20 dollar tip. Best damn service I've ever had, despite the enormous crowd.
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Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:50 am to GeauxTigerNation
tree-fiddy
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:50 am to GeauxTigerNation
15-20%
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:50 am to GeauxTigerNation
as long as things aren't completely terrible, I usually tip 20-25%. I have a soft spot for people working in that industry though so it probably has more to do with that than anything
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:50 am to GeauxTigerNation
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My standard is usually don't let my cup get empty if there is hardly anyone there.
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sweet tea.
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Applebee's
I feel like it's a white trash starter kit.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:51 am to The Hurricane
I usually leave 20%. But it seems to me when I was a kid the standard was 10%. I have recently wondered where we got screwed with the doubling of the tip standard.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:52 am to GeauxTigerNation
If the waitress is hot, I give her just the tip.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:52 am to GeauxTigerNation
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My standard is usually don't let my cup get empty if there is hardly anyone there.
i had a friend who didn't tip if his server 'let me get thirsty'.
i'd never heard of that before.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:53 am to SabiDojo
I actually like the place. Inexpensive and during games it can get pretty enjoyable.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:53 am to GeauxTigerNation
25%
Eta: but I've never been in a fancy place like Applebee's
Eta: but I've never been in a fancy place like Applebee's
This post was edited on 1/5/16 at 9:56 am
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:53 am to Pax Regis
Start at 20% and go up based on service level/frequency of visiting the establishment. People remember a good tipper.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:54 am to GeauxTigerNation
Depends on where you are. I usually double the tax at a minimum, and add a few dollars depending on the service after that. I normally try to eat cheap, but I normally go for the 18-20% range at nicer restaurants.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:54 am to CAD703X
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had a friend who didn't tip if his server 'let me get thirsty'.
Some antiquated standard of service.
Usually coincides with people expecting their food to be faster than possible.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:54 am to GeauxTigerNation
Double the tax and round up to nearest dollar from there.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:55 am to GeauxTigerNation
To answer your question, unless the service was absolutely horrific, then I just take 10% of the total and double it and round up.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:57 am to GeauxTigerNation
1. Don't drink sweet tea, it only makes you thirstier.
2. Don't eat at Applebees.
3. Tip at least 20% unless you have bad service.
2. Don't eat at Applebees.
3. Tip at least 20% unless you have bad service.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:58 am to SabiDojo
I get horrific service at every Mexican place I go to. Never fails.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:59 am to GeauxTigerNation
I'm a solid 20% tipper no matter how the service is.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 10:00 am to GeauxTigerNation
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I get horrific service at every Mexican place I go to. Never fails.
thats your own fault. how hard is it to do this?
Posted on 1/5/16 at 10:00 am to GeauxTigerNation
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I get horrific service at every Mexican place I go to. Never fails.
I hardly ever eat out but when I do I usually get pretty good service.
But I don't go to Applebee's. I go to real restaurants.
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