I only tend to tip when it's socially expected... But, in the UK tipping is not a huge social expectation. I'll be very surprised if somebody fails to mention the 'Tipping Scene' in Reservior Dogs; Mr Pink :)
Well, considering there is no law, wrong in a legal sense, no. But I would say ethically, it is. It's sort of a common courtesy. Waitress get paid crap wages, and rely on tips for a living. They usually bust their butts to make sure you're attended to. If you want to eat out and not tip the people who serve you, you should stick to fast food.
I only tend to tip when it's socially expected... But, in the UK tipping is not a huge social expectation. I'll be very surprised if somebody fails to mention the 'Tipping Scene' in Reservior Dogs; Mr Pink :)Buttmonkey9000
Was very tempted... In fact, that's the scene that inspired this thread. :P
I tip 20% at restaurants. 10% or less if they were horrible. At bars maybe a bit differently. Sorta like a dollar a drink or more if they give some freebies.
[QUOTE="b1lal"]Is it wrong if I never tip?JustPlainLucas
Well, considering there is no law, wrong in a legal sense, no. But I would say ethically, it is. It's sort of a common courtesy. Waitress get paid crap wages, and rely on tips for a living. They usually bust their butts to make sure you're attended to. If you want to eat out and not tip the people who serve you, you should stick to fast food.Or America should raise the legal minimum wage and make employers pay them for doing their job, not the customer.
I always tip food deliveries and waiters but it t does get annoying when everyone wants a tip. Everyone has a tip jar in Cancun. I went paragliding and no joke the boat handler, the guy that helps you get equipped, the instructorall had tip jars they pass around.
Altho tipping is incorperated into the Bill here in Denmark I still tip, and according to service, OR if someone I am having dinner with is diffecult (have a friend who complains about every little thing she can).
Well, my parents give tips when the food and service is good but if not then no tip at all. I personally don't give tips because I normally go to fast food joints :P
Watch the opening scene of Reservoir Dogs. That should help you decide whether it's right or wrong :)
if you live in the US, then yes its wrong. most waitresses get about 2.50 an hour before tips, so they're relying on that to live on. alot of other countries have the waitresses paycheck worked into the bill so that its not an issue, but the food is more expensive in this case so it evens out.
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