Tipping

We're good tippers, but I have on a few occasions over the years left small tips (never no tip) to show dissatisfaction with servers. I make a point of telling them why I left the small tip, and will also tell a manager (if available) why as well. The first thing I reminded them of is "tip" is an acronym for "too insure promptness."

Our daughter worked her way through grad school as a hostess at a very upscale restaurant. Some of her stories about tips, both high and low/none, are amazing. The saddest one was a waitress who worked taking care of a very demanding party of nearly thirty for an entire evening. The total bill, including a lot of top shelf liquor, came to over $3000. They left her $20. She literally dropped to her knees sobbing.
 
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When I was single and drank on a regular basis. I tipped my bartenders 50% minimum! Everytime I walked through the doors my berr and shot would be ready and no matter how busy it was I never waited for my next round...lol!
 
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I, for one, am now totally confused as to who you tip and how much! Do you tip the Walmart delivery driver? How much for a meal delivery driver? I don't happen to use these services, but what is the expected amount of tipping these days and who are you supposed to tip for all these new "services" out there???
 
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we are good tippers. my wife worked in the service industry for a long time as we moved from place to place, state to state. we know how hard those jobs can be as far as pay is concerned. and a good waiter/waitress or other service industry worker deserves it.
 
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My head is telling me bad thunderstorms are coming! I checked the weather and thunderstorms are predicted for pretty much the next 2 weeks! Now im sure that will change.
Debi said:
I, for one, am now totally confused as to who you tip and how much! Do you tip the Walmart delivery driver? How much for a meal delivery driver? I don't happen to use these services, but what is the expected amount of tipping these days and who are you supposed to tip for all these new "services" out there???
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So in general a 15-20% tip is the standard for most any service. I dont know math so I tip 50%. So my average bar bill was about 300 bucks. So the bartender or waitress gets a 150 dollar tip. I know what restaurant and bar staff get paid and I also know how hard the job can be. So I have no problem paying for good service.

What does annoy me is when I go pick up a pizza and I tap my card and it asks if I want too tip! Why? Yet I still tip.
 
Duke said:
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There's A Surprising Number Of People Who Admit They Never Tip — Here's The Drama

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What are your thoughts on tipping? Have you ever stiffed a server because of poor service or being unprofessional? Have you ever worked in a job where you relied on tips?
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I always tip, unless the service is extremely poor. There were a few times when I didn't leave a tip at all, but it was justifiable. I feel good when I leave a tip and always try to leave an amount that makes sense. I once had a food delivery person actually demand a tip, rudely. I let the silence grow, then asked pointedly, "How much do you want?" She looked embarrassed and mumbled something. I tipped her anyway.

I used to work in a job where I relied on tips. My mother was very ill and I was the sole breadwinner for her and three younger siblings. Those tips really made a difference! I think that it is plain mean spirited not to leave a tip.
 
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I always tip, unless the service is extremely poor. There were a few times when I didn't leave a tip at all, but it was justifiable. I feel good when I leave a tip and always try to leave an amount that makes sense. I once had a food delivery person actually demand a tip, rudely. I let the silence grow, then asked pointedly, "How much do you want?" She looked embarrassed and mumbled something. I tipped her anyway.

I used to work in a job where I relied on tips. My mother was very ill and I was the sole breadwinner for her and three younger siblings. Those tips really made a difference! I think that it is plain mean spirited not to leave a tip.
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Im lucky ive never had bad service...lol!
Now you show up and demand a tip and are rude about it! Ill have Diesel and Dakota escort them back to their car!
 
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