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re: Tipping at restaurants
Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:24 pm to ChestRockwell
Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:24 pm to ChestRockwell
Unless the service was horrible (and sometimes it is, but even then I only throttle back to 15%), I usually tip 20%, rounded up to the next $5 interval.
Long before I became professionally successful, I was poor and worked a good number of crap delivery jobs around my school schedule. I remember how much an extra tip meant back in the day.
Long before I became professionally successful, I was poor and worked a good number of crap delivery jobs around my school schedule. I remember how much an extra tip meant back in the day.
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Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:26 pm to HoustonChick86
I remember when it was 10%.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:30 pm to Hondo Blacksheep
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Long before I became professionally successful, I was poor and worked a good number of crap delivery jobs around my school schedule. I remember how much an extra tip meant back in the day.
I feel like as a general rule everyone should work in a restaurant at some point in their life. It isn't always easy, and it will teach compassion to give people a little grace.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:35 pm to SloaneRanger
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For decent service 15% should be enough and it’s funny that they don’t include that.
Then do the math in your head. It's not really that hard.
As for me, if the service is good, then I have no qualms about 20%.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:37 pm to HoustonChick86
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I feel like as a general rule everyone should work in a restaurant at some point in their life. It isn't always easy, and it will teach compassion to give people a little grace.
Agreed. Being on the receiving end of people's demands makes for a more humble human.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:37 pm to ChestRockwell
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Anyone who doesn't tip, is awful. Livelihoods depend on
I tip but never understand this logic. Everyone blames the customer but not the employer who pays low wages or employee who chose the low paying job.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:37 pm to MRTigerFan
The tip amount is actually higher than those they show, since tipping is properly calculated on the PRE TAX amount.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:39 pm to slinger1317
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IMHO the tip being calculated after tax is a bigger turnoff than the predetermined rates.
This happens everywhere and it is quite dishonest on behalf of the restaurant.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:39 pm to HoustonChick86
I agree. That kind of hustling for food, rent & gas will really open your eyes to the difficulties a great many face.
I'm as jaded and cynical now as the next guy, but helping people who are trying to help themselves should be a core value.
Sometimes I'll throw an extra $20 to my Dasher and you can see in their expression you just made their day.
I'm as jaded and cynical now as the next guy, but helping people who are trying to help themselves should be a core value.
Sometimes I'll throw an extra $20 to my Dasher and you can see in their expression you just made their day.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 8:01 pm to MRTigerFan
I remember when 20% was the above and beyond amount and almost warranted telling a manager how much of a gem the waiter was. Now it’s the minimum for a spaced out teenager who’s rude to you.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 8:11 pm to MRTigerFan
Tipping culture is getting to the point where customers are wholesale beginning to rebel against it.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 8:14 pm to JumpingTheShark
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I remember when 20% was the above and beyond amount and almost warranted telling a manager how much of a gem the waiter was. Now it’s the minimum for a spaced out teenager who’s rude to you.
Almost like tipping has jumped the shark.
When I get exceptional service, in the infrequent times we eat out, I give a generous tip. it's always 20%, including tax, but if the server is great, I will leave $100. We can't take it with us.
As a former server, there should be some hustle, an attempt to be gracious, kind and willing to do your job. I worked at The Chimes, off campus and it was turn and burn. No matter the table, I tried to make the experience pleasant. Not all people can be made happy, but I did my best.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 8:23 pm to liz18lsu
Had lunch at a chilis today. Suggested tip amount was based to the total plus tax. Sorry i dont tip on tax.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 8:24 pm to MRTigerFan
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MRTigerFan
It is your money. Do what you want.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 8:33 pm to MRTigerFan
I do base 20% then I request 1-2 unusual things and see how they handle it and if they handle well, I add up to 5% for each request.
Good Personality is good for additional 5%
Do something unexpected and get another 5%
Good Personality is good for additional 5%
Do something unexpected and get another 5%
Posted on 4/28/24 at 9:14 pm to LouisianaLady
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oyee. It's probably not that serious and just part of the POS setup process
I assure you it’s an intended feature.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 9:18 pm to MRTigerFan
$52 total before tip so it was about $47 before tax.
Did you drink natty lite ? Eat a burger ?
Did you drink natty lite ? Eat a burger ?
Posted on 4/28/24 at 9:21 pm to MRTigerFan
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But I noticed the "suggested tip" amount on the receipt and I'm surprised
They're just doing the math for you.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 9:21 pm to MRTigerFan
Prices have gotten so high. Today a quick lunch at a Mexican place was 106 bucks for us four. Nothing extravagant four 16-20 dollar entrees a quacamole. Kids had a root beer each water for me and tea for the wife.
It is hard to wanna tip 18-20 bucks for a lunch in a crowded Mexican place where the waiter came by 3 times.
That meal was 60 bucks not long ago with a 10-12 buck tip
It is hard to wanna tip 18-20 bucks for a lunch in a crowded Mexican place where the waiter came by 3 times.
That meal was 60 bucks not long ago with a 10-12 buck tip
Posted on 4/28/24 at 9:34 pm to MRTigerFan
Worked in that business forever. Adding a 30% suggested grat is beyond fricking stupid.
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