For many things, the standard here is 20% if service rendered is satisfactory. I would include table-service restaurants, bars, hairdressers, taxis, salons, etc.
I often tip generously, but if I feel there is something amiss, I will speak up before I choose not to tip. Often, a management intervention is more appropriate than not tipping. Many tipped workers count on tips as income; for instance, servers in restaurants make only half minimum wage - taxes are taken from these wages and servers are left with little to no paycheck, therefore making their tips their only wages. I have occasionally not tipped a taxi driver because I believe he deliberately took a longer route, raking up a larger fare.
I often tip generously, but if I feel there is something amiss, I will speak up before I choose not to tip. Often, a management intervention is more appropriate than not tipping. Many tipped workers count on tips as income; for instance, servers in restaurants make only half minimum wage - taxes are taken from these wages and servers are left with little to no paycheck, therefore making their tips their only wages. I have occasionally not tipped a taxi driver because I believe he deliberately took a longer route, raking up a larger fare.
There are a few western states where servers make the full minimum wage, which is already higher than the federal. Does this change things for you?
For food and beverage servers, I tip every time. I might be a little more generous during the holidays. Counter service at a place where workers get a wage (minimum or above), I do NOT tip at. However, if I get carryout from a restaurant I would normally dine in at, I will tip whoever handles my carryout order.
Presumably this would include coffeehouses, bistros, delis, and the like. A lot of these places have prominently placed tip jars or provide a place for a tip on debit/credit card receipts. How do you feel about this?
I am a server/bartender. Tips are expected, because it's my income. My paycheck for two weeks' worth (and I typically work 40-45 hours per week) is often less than $50. Sometimes they are voided, because all my hourly wages were deducted for taxes. I also have to pay a portion of my tips to other workers in the restaurant, because of my reliance on their teamwork. Bartenders get 5% of my sales (not of my tips!).
Have the taxes ever exceeded your earnings? If so, how is this handled?
I think it makes me more critical of people who have never worked in the service industry. When I go out to eat with friends who have never had to earn tips, I usually find myself gently explaining to them why they need to tip appropriately. They are often misguided or ignorant of the work, the expectations, and the distribution of tips.
That's my experience as well. Do you find yourself more forgiving (and/or more critical) of servers when you go out?
ABSOLUTELY, I remember how people tip, and ABSOLUTELY, I gauge my service accordingly. If someone sits in my section, and I remember they tip badly, it's a struggle to treat them with all the graciousness and charm I would treat someone who is a thoughtful tipper. If they are pleasant, but bad tippers, I will be more pleasant with them, just not in a hurry to get everything they need as quickly as possible. If they are bad tippers and rude or insulting, I will be at their table only when absolutely necessary. Why waste my time?
Makes sense. Do you think this is ever noticed? By customers, management, etc?
I have travelled to other countries where tipping is not customary. It's a challenge to not leave a gratuity. I make sure that I give a verbal thank you, and express my appreciation in another way, such as a nice email to management about the great service, or buying the server/barkeep a pint for later imbibement.
It is difficult, but clearly you go out of your way to show your appreciation. I think it would great if everyone had the opportunity to wait tables (or do something similar) for some time in their lives and that it would improve both customer service and satisfaction.
Tipping
- 25/10/2009 01:38:59 AM
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It is not standard practice to tip here.
- 25/10/2009 01:43:37 AM
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question...
- 25/10/2009 12:07:11 PM
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any of the above. *NM*
- 25/10/2009 12:52:32 PM
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Here's my soapbox speech.
- 25/10/2009 02:51:40 AM
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Re: Here's my soapbox speech.
- 25/10/2009 03:59:54 AM
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here in uhmurricuh you tip for taxis and food, 15% or so and a buck or so for bags and valet stuff *NM*
- 25/10/2009 05:29:23 AM
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