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Originally Posted by Whitley
I do not know how to start a thread, or I would have done so. You mentioned tip. In the past five to ten years tipping on take-out has become the norm. I use to slide a dollar across the counter when getting my coffee at DD. Now when paying for takeout, Chinese food, a pizza etc.they leave a space on the receipt to add a tip. Last night at a Chinese take-out it showed suggested tips, 22% (with amount), 25%() and 30%. This is for takeout.I had been tipping 10% for take-out and 20 to 25 for dine in. Is 10% too low (let's assume service is fine. They put the dried rice in the bag and handed it to me.).I understand I am older and most likely not up on what is customary (I recall an Uncle who tipped 12% because that is what it had been for years). Any advice is appreciated.
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For what it's worth I never add a "suggested tip" (or any tip, for that matter) to the bill and then pay with a credit card. I'll leave the tip in cash, on the table, or hand it to the waitstaff in person. Also I don't tip on my perception of the quality of the food, but solely on service (from initial contact and seating throughout the meal). 10% or so for mediocre service and up from there: for truly excellent service I might go as high as 25% and a positive comment to the manager. If the food is bad, that also rates a comment to the manager but I can't hold the waitstaff liable for the quality of the food.
I've also left zero tip for truly horrific service a couple of times (one of those times was at the Light House, actually). But that is rare.