Re: Tipping

Lorelei1123 · ‎08-23-2010

We usually tip at a minimum of 20% (or more depending on the level of service). I also tip $1-$2 each day when I get my daily coffee. In fact, whenever I see a tip jar in an establishment, I give something.

I won't lower the amount of the tip based on hourly wages. My feeling is that eating out is saving me from cooking. Therefore, just for the convenience alone, I'm more than happy to leave a nice tip. Also, serving is a very challenging and tiring job; one that I would probably not do well (trays would be dropped, orders would be incorrect or mixed up, etc).

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@Isobel Archer wrote:
Just read another article that Starbucks is closing in 150 locations due to rises in minimum wages.

Those of you upset about oppressed servers might want to direct your wrath there.

@Isobel Archer, as an aside, Starbucks just did another price increase a few weeks ago.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@TenderMercies wrote:
Tips should be added automatically to bills in restaurants. The idea of tipping servers came from the need for servers to be complimented equally during shifts that may vary in attendance of guests. The idea was that you get paid for the work you put in rather than getting a flat rate to sit around doing very little during certain hours while others run around busting their humps during other hours. Put a sign on the door that says the restaurant adds 18% gratuity to the bill, and if the guests don't like it, they can eat somewhere else.

Many restaurants do this for large groups of 6 or more. I would not be for this across the board tipping. I tip based on my service and some servers don't deserve to be tipped 18% while I tip other servers more than that.

Tipping should be earned for good service. That's why it's a tip.

TenderMercies · ‎06-03-2017

I have eaten in restaurants all over the world for my entire life. I have never, EVER had a bad waiter. Maybe I'm just lucky, or maybe the people who talk about bad service are just picky and demanding.

StephfromIdaho · ‎03-03-2016

I’m disgusted by this comment. Cats01

Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

@Lorelei1123 wrote:
We usually tip at a minimum of 20% (or more depending on the level of service). I also tip $1-$2 each day when I get my daily coffee. In fact, whenever I see a tip jar in an establishment, I give something.

I won't lower the amount of the tip based on hourly wages. My feeling is that eating out is saving me from cooking. Therefore, just for the convenience alone, I'm more than happy to leave a nice tip. Also, serving is a very challenging and tiring job; one that I would probably not do well (trays would be dropped, orders would be incorrect or mixed up, etc).

Well actually, if the prices go up and you continue to tip 20% you will be giving the server an additional raise. So if a $50 meal is now $75, the server goes from a $10 tip to $15 - in addition to getting the minimum raise. Good for them I guess.

BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

@SahmIam I've always tipped room service. We traveled with our very young son and felt it was imperative to have food service 24/7 if needed. If was convenient and healthy; my husband didn't have to search for a fast food place ever.

However, now that I have health issues I realize the importance of having a great rapport with the hotel staff. Tipping is a small price to pay for great service. It's also a kind gesture to leave the hotel room(s) neat and tidy when leaving. You wouldn't leave a mess at home; why leave a mess for Housekeeping to clean up? I also leave a tip for Housekeeping.

Thanks for a great comment.

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Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@BirkiLady wrote:
@SahmIam I've always tipped room service. We traveled with our very young son and felt it was imperative to have food service 24/7 if needed. If was convenient and healthy; my husband didn't have to search for a fast food place ever.

However, now that I have health issues I realize the importance of having a great rapport with the hotel staff. Tipping is a small price to pay for great service. It's also a kind gesture to leave the hotel room(s) neat and tidy when leaving. You wouldn't leave a mess at home; why leave a mess for Housekeeping to clean up? I also leave a tip for Housekeeping.

Thanks for a great comment.

@BirkiLady I agree about not leaving a mess. I can only imagine what some hotel staff find.

We also leave the tip BEFORE they come in to clean. That way the person who did the actual cleaning gets the tip. Some people leave it after the fact and you don't always get the same person to clean the next day.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

@StephfromIdaho wrote:
I’m disgusted by this comment. Cats01

@StephfromIdaho - I was too...that's the type of thing that ends up going viral on the internet.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

@CelticCrafter wrote:
@StephfromIdaho wrote:
I’m disgusted by this comment. Cats01

@StephfromIdaho - I was too...that's the type of thing that ends up going viral on the internet.

Which comment are you finding disgusting?