What's your position on leaving a tip?

I mean, some people would say it's an automatic 10% unless for some reason the service was truly horrible. Others say the waiter / waitress has to earn it no matter what. And still OTHERS say "what's a 'tip'"? What do you think?

I say higher wages for these waiters and waitresses so we dont have to tip them anymore. I usually do, but I like to act stuck upand cool at the same time, like Mr. Pink.

I only tip when the service is good, and usually I get stuff for around $20 and just round up to $25

I say higher wages for these waiters and waitresses so we dont have to tip them anymore. I usually do, but I like to act stuck and cool at the same time like Mr. Pink.

KcurtorMas

I usually base it off of how well they served, but I'm generally rather generous with tipping anyway.

No tip unless they do a good job, if they do a good job, then I'll tip accordingly

I usually leavea 15%-20% tip because I rarely get bad service. I have a feeling that waiters and waitresses are working harder for the money now, since the economy is so bad.

Just watch the opening scene of Reservoir Dogs to gain several different perspectives.Sajo7

No tip unless they do a good job, if they do a good job, then I'll tip accordingly

solidruss

Agreed here. The worst is though when you get that waiter/waitress who comes back to you and complains if you don't leave a tip big enough.

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I say higher wages for these waiters and waitresses so we dont have to tip them anymore. I usually do, but I like to act stuck and cool at the same time like Mr. Pink.

Engrish_Major

Thats a valid point. Well to answer the question, I usually give 15% if its average, 20% if I never have to see the ice cubes in my glass, and nothing if i feel they couldve tried a lot more.

15%-20% or at least $5

0% for horrible service
5% for bad service
10% for below average service
15% for average service
20% for good serviceFragStains

This, plus add an extra 5 or 10 percent if done while on a date.

I am usually always generous with tips inless its extremely bad. If its for just me I will usually give upwards to a 50% tip for a $10 meal.sSubZerOo

The worst is though when you get that waiter/waitress who comes back to you and complains if you don't leave a tip big enough.

Legendaryscmt

If they ever did that to me, I would go up to the manager and tell them they have lost a customer... waiters and waitresses have a hard job, there is no denying that. But if you only see them to order and give them money for the check, then they haven't done their jobs correctly, at least in my opinion:P

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]I am usually always generous with tips inless its extremely bad. If its for just me I will usually give upwards to a 50% tip for a $10 meal.rawsavon

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No tip unless they do a good job, if they do a good job, then I'll tip accordingly

Legendaryscmt

Agreed here. The worst is though when you get that waiter/waitress who comes back to you and complains if you don't leave a tip big enough.

Wow, ive never had that happen to me!! The nerve of some people. I wouldve asked for the original tip back if they did that.

Honestly i always leave a nice tip, around $7 or $10 dollars. In a nice restraurant even more. Really i think they should just pay the waitress more so a tip would not be necessary. This way they would always bring you service with a smile.

I never have. Lowest was when I left a penny encircled by an onion ring on the table.FragStains

im usually ok with tips but if its a terrible waiter or vice versa then i change my % amount accordingly

[QUOTE="FragStains"]I never have. Lowest was when I left a penny encircled by an onion ring on the table.spazzx625

Honestly i always leave a nice tip, around $7 or $10 dollars. In a nice restraurant even more. Really i think they should just pay the waitress more so a tip would not be necessary. This way they would always bring you service with a smile.

LexLas

This way they would always bring you service with a smile.

LexLas

I almost always leave 20% or more.Engrish_Major

Honestly i always leave a nice tip, around $7 or $10 dollars. In a nice restraurant even more. Really i think they should just pay the waitress more so a tip would not be necessary. This way they would always bring you service with a smile.

LexLas

The only time I do something like that is in a bar. 1st drink the bartender gets a good tip. when you go up for another round 9 times out of 10 they will skip over people to

[QUOTE="rawsavon"][QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]I am usually always generous with tips inless its extremely bad. If its for just me I will usually give upwards to a 50% tip for a $10 meal.FragStains

Usually 15%, but if the waiter is really bad, no tip or only 2%.

[QUOTE="LexLas"]

Honestly i always leave a nice tip, around $7 or $10 dollars. In a nice restraurant even more. Really i think they should just pay the waitress more so a tip would not be necessary. This way they would always bring you service with a smile.

The only time I do something like that is in a bar. 1st drink the bartender gets a good tip. when you go up for another round 9 times out of 10 they will skip over people to

my average tip is 15% but can go up/down based on the quality of the service

Idunno...if I am at a restaurant and the server is 1.) polite, 2.) keeps my water full, and 3.) well spoken and not some idiot, then they get 15-20%.

If I am ata bar, i usually throw down a dollar on any single drink over 4 bucks, and if I get 2 dollar beers I usually order two at a time and tip a dollar.

Tell them to stay out of dark alleys at night.

I always leave 20%

I usually give 15-20% if the service is good. Its its terrible I leave a mess and walk out of the restaurant.

I say higher wages for these waiters and waitresses so we dont have to tip them anymore. I usually do, but I like to act stuck upand cool at the same time, like Mr. Pink.

KcurtorMas

I dont do tips, they are getting paid to walk around and take orders, it is the same with delivery drivers, they are getting paid to drive. I hate it when you eat with a big group and they take gratuity, that always pisses me off.

After working in the service industry the whole time I've been working it is rare for me to tip below 20%. In fact I've never left without leaving a tip. Servers make way less than minimum wage and they really are working for tips. I know people claim that 15% is the average, but to be honest, I feel like I did something wrong if I get a 15% tip. I know many servers who feel the exact same way.

If the service is so bad that you are considering not leaving a tip go tell management and they'll almost always do something for you. You do not solve anything by not leaving a tip except ensuring horrible service the next time you come into that restaurant. I'm not saying its right, but if I see someone who comes in a lot only leaving a 10% tip they are bumped down on my priority list if we get slammed and I'm running through the place.

Really the only place I eat that has a waitress serve me food is Waffle House and I usually spend about $5 there so I'll leave a buck. That's 20%, I guess I'm being generous enough, right?