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Question on eating out........

forrestwolf — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:05:08 GMT

I had to go to the "BIG CITY" yesterday, and I did treat myself to a meal at Longhorn Steakhouse.........I ordered the prime rib (which actually turned out to be a rib eye instead, and not true prime rib)........BUT it was very good..........However.......I ordered their Potato and Leek gratin, and they brought it out to me in a dish that was totally broken in half.......in 2 pieces......and they did not recognize it......OK.......I instantly did, and they immediately replaced the item.......No problem........NOW, my statement is.........I overheard people talking about the fact that they now auto list a tip of 15%, 18%, and 20%........They were saying they were wrong in listing tip amounts on the ticket, as it shout be according to service.....What do you think.......should restaurants show the amount of % tips????? I generally pay more, as the server is not responsible for the food, or quality, and it should not be held against them, as now days someone other than your server, brings out the meals......The waiter/waitress is generally paid a small amount.......and there are several to split the tips that are left.........Your comments.......

Re: Question on eating out........

MalteseMomma — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:09:33 GMT

Well as a single old lady I never know what to tip and like that it is auto included for me..................with the right to refuse ,of course

Re: Question on eating out........

Colonel Meow — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:10:02 GMT

Unfortunately, many folks are unable to do simple calculations and might believe they are leaving a decent tip. The percentages that are printed on your receipt are just suggestions as to what you might tip, not what you must tip.

I actually find them to be helpful because it saves me the trouble of trying to figure it out in my head, lol! Saying that, I still use my own discretion when deciding how closely I follow their "suggestions".

Re: Question on eating out........

HonnyBrown — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:13:02 GMT

I tip 20% for good service. It's easy math for me.

Not everyone knows how to calculate percentages. I think the guide is there for people like that.

Re: Question on eating out........

forrestwolf — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:17:02 GMT

I think it is a help to me, so as not to use my tip calculator on my phone or a card that I have.......I do not take it as a negative........like some........

Re: Question on eating out........

Kachina624 — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:19:00 GMT

Sounds like they're serving their au gratin in Temptations.

Re: Question on eating out........

Cats3000 — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:29:33 GMT

I've been to several restaurants that show "Suggested Tip" amounts at the bottom of the check. Doesn't bother me in the least. Doesn't influence me in the least. I ignore them and tip what I want to tip. However, if the tip is automatically added to the bill with no forewarning on the menu, I'll let it go and take my business elsewhere. I might also dispute the amount with my credit card issues on the basis of no information prior to receiving the restaurant's bill.

Re: Question on eating out........

sienna123 — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:30:28 GMT

On 9/20/2014 kachina624 said: Sounds like they're serving their au gratin in Temptations.

Ouch!

We tip 20%

Do you tip on the amount before taxes or include the taxes in the tip amount? We seldom run into prefigured tips unless it's for a gathering of 8 or more.

Re: Question on eating out........

GCR18 — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:33:25 GMT

I've noticed some restaurants doing this. I don't care for it. I'd rather figure out what I'm going to tip. It doesn't bother me to see it, I just glance past it.

Re: Question on eating out........

Cats3000 — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:34:00 GMT

On 9/20/2014 sienna123 said:
On 9/20/2014 kachina624 said: Sounds like they're serving their au gratin in Temptations.

Ouch!

We tip 20%

Do you tip on the amount before taxes or include the taxes in the tip amount? We seldom run into prefigured tips unless it's for a gathering of 8 or more.

I tip on the amount BEFORE taxes.

Re: Question on eating out........

HonnyBrown — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:35:15 GMT

Sienna, I tip on the total amount. That benefits the staff.

Re: Question on eating out........

forrestwolf — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:42:51 GMT

I base my tips on the entire amount........

Re: Question on eating out........

SharkE — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:52:47 GMT

We usually just leave a 5 no matter where, except , for the fancy, fancy places he takes me once a yr on my b'day then it's like 10-20.00. Just 2 people.

Re: Question on eating out........

Mz iMac — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:53:54 GMT

On 9/20/2014 MalteseMomma said:
Well as a single old lady I never know what to tip and like that it is auto included for me..................with the right to refuse ,of course

15% for standard service

20%+ for good - excellent service

Besides doing the above, if the waitress/waiter does not return to ask how things are, I remove $1.

I do not tip for POOR service. I ask for the manager to advise him/her of so.

I also carry around a tip card. You can download & print from HERE

Re: Question on eating out........

bbluvr — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:59:32 GMT

On 9/20/2014 Mz iMac said:
On 9/20/2014 MalteseMomma said:
Well as a single old lady I never know what to tip and like that it is auto included for me..................with the right to refuse ,of course

15% for standard service

20%+ for good - excellent service

Besides doing the above, if the waitress/waiter does not return to ask how things are, I remove $1.

I do not tip for POOR service. I ask for the manager to advise him/her of so.

I also carry around a tip card. You can download & print from HERE

I don't tip for poor service either, however, it has to be really, really bad, like downright hostile. Have only done it twice in my life. If the waitress is friendly and welcoming and makes an extra effort, I will tip over 20%.

I find the service down her in TX very good. Everyone is so friendly! I guess there is a lot of competition. This area is restaurant heaven.

Re: Question on eating out........

DiAnne — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 21:01:18 GMT

On 9/20/2014 HonnyBrown said:
I tip 20% for good service. It's easy math for me.

Not everyone knows how to calculate percentages. I think the guide is there for people like that.

I also tip 20%.

I have never seen the guide on a bill but I agree it would be helpful for some people. I would not be offended by it.

Re: Question on eating out........

Sunshine Kate — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 21:09:41 GMT

I have seen the guide on my restaurant bill and it doesn't bother me. I'll tip however much I desire.

Re: Question on eating out........

Campion — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 21:12:30 GMT

The cook may have filled the gratin dish and handed it to the server, who didn't notice or...sometimes the kitchen will mess with the waiter and refuse to send another dish (once as a young teen, I worked as a waitress and the cook dropped the toast on the floor, picked it up and gave me a mean look. And put it on the plate. If I hadn't been 15, I'd have dropped my tray...oopsie! but I was scared of the place--they were mean.)

As to tipping, if you are tipping 15%, every SIX dollars is one dollar, so an $18 dollar tab is $3.00 tip. If you tip 20%, then every FIVE is one dollar. See how close your bill is to a multiple of five...$23 dollars, ok, that would be $4 and some change.

Re: Question on eating out........

HonnyBrown — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 21:47:13 GMT

On 9/20/2014 Campion said:
The cook may have filled the gratin dish and handed it to the server, who didn't notice or...sometimes the kitchen will mess with the waiter and refuse to send another dish (once as a young teen, I worked as a waitress and the cook dropped the toast on the floor, picked it up and gave me a mean look. And put it on the plate. If I hadn't been 15, I'd have dropped my tray...oopsie! but I was scared of the place--they were mean.)

As to tipping, if you are tipping 15%, every SIX dollars is one dollar, so an $18 dollar tab is $3.00 tip. If you tip 20%, then every FIVE is one dollar. See how close your bill is to a multiple of five...$23 dollars, ok, that would be $4 and some change.

That method hurts my brain.

15% of $18 is $2.70; and 20% of $23 is $4.60. I just did that in my head.

Re: Question on eating out........

nunya — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 22:29:56 GMT

I just multiply the total bill by 2... to figure 20 percent.

If my bill is $30...x 2 is 60... $6 dollars