Tip Poll
 

If you have good service at a restaurant what do you tip? I know it depends on a lot of things. But on average, what amount?

Remember - don't tip on the tax portion.

On a $40 check tipping on tax might cost you .50 Be careful not to spend that all in one place.

Are you one of these people who divides a group check into each person's share down to the penny?

I have much better things to do with my life.

Tip on the total bill, it's easier to calculate. As dfn8tly says what's the issue with another 50 cents to 1 dollar for the server.:beer3:

I am betweren 18-20%. Depends on the rounding.

20% ALWAYS. But really see the need of it as my college age granddaughter is telling me tales of her summer job at Max and Ermas. She really appreciates her tips.

normal 15% to 20%, but all depends upon the service provided

20% rounded (up) to the next dollar. Or sometimes the nearest $5 if I don't have any singles.

I find I go out to eat a little bit less than before since I use cash only now.

They always remember a bad tipper. If you want good service always tip 20%. They will remember you every time you walk in. They make below minimum wage because of the tips. If you are at a crowded bar tip more and you won't have to fight for another drink. Always works.

I like to tip good service well, e.g., 20+ percent. I also pay attention to happy hour discounts. As an example if after golf the table tab is $20 for drinks at Mallory at happy hour (50% off drinks), I make the tip based on $40.:beer3:

I have to keep a tight reign on my husband who wants to tip way more than 20 percent for good service. He always leaves at least 20 percent for average service. Honestly, more times than not, have very good wait staff. Maybe it's our attitude and my husband's friendliness. I'd love a tip from Gracie on how to look so beautiful. Love the new photo friend.

I tip extra if they ask for my ID when they return with my card and ticket. When they ask, I know that they actually looked at the card.

dillywho, you must be like us and have "check ID" written on the signature part of your debit or credit cards.

Tipping is very cultural....
 

The best service I ever received was in Japan, which was UNBELIEVABLE. I suspect you get the same sort of service at Sakura. You embarrass Japanese people, if you try to tip them. In Germany, a normal tip is rounding up the bill to the next full denomination of currency.

In my life, I have worked jobs in the restaurant industry. When I first started, I received a normal salary and tips were a bonus for me. Later, some employers would make everyone pool the tips and everyone got an equal share and the employer reduced the salary by the same amount. In the end, there was no incentive for me to provide good service, since the net result was the same. Go figure....

Yeah I generally tip 20%.
Now to go off the "beaten thread" - HOW MUCH DO YOU TIP AT THE BAR HUTS? :beer3:
Generally, I go $1 per drink unless I have guests and we take a little more of the bartenders time - I may go a little extra.