I pretty much only tip for meals. 10%-20% is the range in my area...depending on how cheap/generous you are. I usually tip at least 20%. If the service is bad, I'll tip less. If it's terrible, I won't leave anything. But I've only done that a couple times.
When this has happened, did you speak with management or leave a note explaining why you didn't tip? If so, did it make a difference? Have you gone back to those places since?
The worst service I ever received was at a chain restaurant. I complained on their website. A corporate guy left a few messages at my house, but always at times I was not available. They said they'd send a gift card, but I never received it.
I did go back, though, 'cause service is usually acceptable, and sometimes wonderful. For meals, it is expected for every visit. I only tip for "sit-down" meals. I wouldn't tip at a McDonalds or such.
How about coffeehouses/delis/bistros? Places where you might order at a counter but have the food brought to you a table?
In those cases, I'll leave a tip, but it will only be about half what I'd normall leave.
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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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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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