What do you do if your bill is over $10 or $12?

 

I honestly usually try to do 20%. If the services is horrible though, it is deducted from the tip.:thumb:

You also have to remember to not penalize the waiter/waitress for what could be the fault of the kitchen.

I also take into account the server's workload. Sometimes people just don't show up for work. If my server is sprinting from table to table and is obviously responsible for too many tables but still putting out great effort, I cut him/her some slack when I calculate the tip.

Being chintzy with tips probably works okay if you give the restaurant's staff time to forget you before returning. When I leave a very small tip because of bad service (and/or complain to the manager), I do so with the intention of not returning for a long time, if ever.

 

Otherwise, I would worry not only about the quality of the service on my next visit but the quality of the food (no foreign substances, etc.). When "regulars" are cheap with their tips, word gets around and they sometimes really do get what they pay for. Also, it is not wise to complain about service, etc. until after one's food is served.

I'm with the other 2 people on here that lay down the $2 and get out. Well actually $5 at most. I, and many others I know dont worry about the 15, 20% crap. If your really good you'll get $5.. average about $3. Horrible service you get nothing.

 

As a server, that is a horrible thing to base on...We get 2.13 an hour...

Typical Michigan Fan.

 

Post #46.

My wife and I argue about this all the time. I say that you should tip a restaraunt server based on the amount of the bill BEFORE any discounts are applied (like happy hour or free birthday meals). She says you tip on the amount of the actual bill.

 

What do you all say?

 

Your wife is like most women unfortunately. They dont tip well or even understand it. No offense ladies but its a fact. Even women who waitress or bartend will tell you the same. Except for you Henry

Us too. :ylsuper:

 

nuff said...as far as what I do. I typically give 20% if good service, if average then its 10% and if poor I usually will give $3 to $5 just because I think that sends them the message. I never stiff someone. Some cant help that they are poor at their jobs and others just may be having a bad day. Maybe the manager is being a jerk to em, they are covering for someone that called in or maybe they just have to deal with issues at home that they cant help but bring to their job.

 

I say, if you think its easy, go try it and then give us your perspective.

I give 20% at a minimum....even if the service is not up to my standard. If you have a problem with a server or they have a poor attitude you can take that up with management.....

 

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I think a lot of people who go under 20% for "poor" service aren't very objective about it. They may actively look for reasons to subtract from the tip. If you're looking for bad service, you're probably going to find it.

I tip on service and service alone.

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I think a lot of people who go under 20% for "poor" service aren't very objective about it. They may actively look for reasons to subtract from the tip. If you're looking for bad service, you're probably going to find it.

 

I totally agree. If your service was bad enough that you wouldn't leave a tip, then it should warrant you speaking to the manager about it.

 

Waiting tables isn't that easy. And there can be a lot of contributing factors behind what we see as "bad service". Such as understaffing, problems in the kitchen, new to the job, etc. I want a server somewhere in between the ones mentioned earlier that 1) come by and ask you a question every time you've put a bite of food in your mouth, and 2)you have to actually go look for them when you need something or want your bill.

My wife and I argue about this all the time. I say that you should tip a restaraunt server based on the amount of the bill BEFORE any discounts are applied (like happy hour or free birthday meals). She says you tip on the amount of the actual bill.

 

What do you all say?

 

 

Tip total bill.

I'm with the other 2 people on here that lay down the $2 and get out. Well actually $5 at most. I, and many others I know dont worry about the 15, 20% crap. If your really good you'll get $5.. average about $3. Horrible service you get nothing.

 

Again, like I said earlier, if this is true, shame on you.

Tip total bill.

 

We have that covered by now...thanks for playing :laugh:

Again, like I said earlier, if this is true, shame on you.

 

No not shame on me. I'm sorry, but I dont make the kind of money to be giving it all to a Server or Waiter. I hate to hear that some only make 2 dollars a hour, but if your that desperate for money, Mcdonalds is hiring for 6 bucks an hour. Maybe someday when I get that big job i've been waiting for. But for right now, i'm throwing down a 5.

No not shame on me. I'm sorry, but I dont make the kind of money to be giving it all to a Server or Waiter. I hate to hear that some only make 2 dollars a hour, but if your that desperate for money, Mcdonalds is hiring for 6 bucks an hour. Maybe someday when I get that big job i've been waiting for. But for right now, i'm throwing down a 5.

If you can't afford the tip, then maybe you should be eating at McDonalds.