How many still tip waiters and waitresses at 20% or more?

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

Two things for me

We started a new rule in the house, don't tip if we're standing up to order. Heck even subway asks for tips now


We don't tip based on the taxed amount, only the pretax amount, but they always do the math on the full amount with tax, why should you tip on the taxed portion?

 

[mtmuley]

You guys go to Starbucks? mtmuley

 

[Forkyfinder]

If i sit down at a restraunt ill tip 10%-35% depending on service and what not. If you dont tip - youre a few slots lower than the non cart returner.

At the same time - Im just saying no if you didnt provide a service thats traditionally tipped. If you made food for me - and i didnt get served by anyone much less taste it im lost on the point. The reason you tip is partially business feedback on what you were provided.

 

[geetar]

You guys go to Starbucks? mtmuley

The light roast in the morning is a great motivator. If you order plain black coffee at Starbucks you get in an out quick. No waiting in line like the oatmilk latte folks.

 

[mtmuley]

The light roast in the morning is a great motivator. If you order plain black coffee at Starbucks you get in an out quick. No waiting in line like the oatmilk latte folks.

I make coffee in my kitchen. Self brews at 4:30 AM. mtmuley

 

[mdhunter]

I went to a new brewery Friday night that had a QSR code for ordering. We ordered the food and drinks, people brought them to our table, we pay the bill online (which was convenient).

I did tip 20% but wondered why and where it was going. I literally had no service other than the smiling face of the people bringing the food and drinks. Do they get the $15 minimum wage or are they classified as tip employees making $3.63? There was certainly no “service” involved.

 

[cgasner1]

I make coffee in my kitchen. Self brews at 4:30 AM. mtmuley

Must be nice to sleep in

 

[Nick87]

Bought my apprentice lunch the other day at firehouse. Would I like to round up for whatever the firehouse charity is. Sure I’ll do that then after rounding up 15-20-25% tip? It’s a to go sandwich at what point do you not need to tip for something

Normally I'd agree, the instance I was talking about my wife and the other waitress have known the guy (town veterinarian) their entire life. Nobody was pressuring him to the leave the $20.

 

[WapitiBob]

I usually leave 15 but I have no patience and if I have to get up from the table it drops real fast.

 

[Nick87]

If you dont tip - youre a few slots lower than the non cart returner.

You'd be amazed at how many big tables leave nothing. It's nice that the other tables are usually generous or at least 20% for my wife. She says the biggest pain in the ass people are always the shittiest tippers.

 

[Hammsolo]

Well, being raised the way I was has created a butthole so tight it won’t release BB’s. May also be a bit of a dick, but I believe in natural consequences. I tip according to quality of service. Yes, 20% is the standard. However, I go up or down.

Shiz, I’ve gone zero and left an actual “tip.” Stuff like, if you’re having a bad day stay home, or get a new job. These are extreme situations. One involved a piece of waxed paper in a burger that I swore was a bandaid at first. The Manager eventually gave me a free beer, but the second burger came 30 minutes after autopsy. Usually dips in tips are related to rude behavior. I don’t mind waiting if someone is respectful and kind. If you’re a d bag…

I also live in Spokane where my son was making $18 an hour at Subway before moving on.

 

[Bigjay73]

I'm usually around 25%. I go out to eat for convenience and relaxation, not to save money. If I can drop $25 on a burger, I can leave a $6 tip

 

[jpc01101]

Must be nice to sleep in

Says the guys taking a nap everyday. Give me a break Dad!!! LOL

 

[WildWill]

I was referring to tipping actual server's at sit down restaurants. The card reader suggested tips are out of control especially at places where the employees aren't providing much service. I'll tip at a few of these locations like our local donut shop or bakery but if it's a chain I'm probably not gonna leave a tip (with some exceptions like a sonic car hop etc).

 

[Nick87]

I'll tell you who gets screwed the most is the cooks. What a shitty underpaid job. My wife averages about $35 an hour take home waitressing. The cook makes $18 cash. What a rip off. That guy ought to be making a shit ton more. The entire business hinges on him and he makes about $3 more an hour than the bus boys. I wouldn't want that job for $100 an hour.

 

[cgasner1]

Normally I'd agree, the instance I was talking about my wife and the other waitress have known the guy (town veterinarian) their entire life. Nobody was pressuring him to the leave the $20.

That’s party of being a community and probably why I tip the lady at qudoba when I was eating there all the time. Last week we got hit with a large party fee which was 25% 6 of the 8 where on one bill. So should the other 2 have to tip since it got tacked into ours. Which also had a spot to tip on it starting at another 20%

 

[Bigjay73]

A lot of restaurants in Denver have a 20% service fee added to the receipt that goes to the staff. I'm all for it, but only went to a restaurant with that policy 1 time on the companies dime. A$340 tab became a $400 tab with the service fee, which became a $500 tab with the tip

 

[el unit]

 

[typhoon916]

I normally do 20 % for my tips when I do eat out .

 

[ChaosOneZero]

I always tip at least 20%, on account of my wife having been a server when we started dating over 20 years ago.

One caveat - if I order while standing up, I don’t tip. Coffee, ice cream, fast casual restaurants etc.