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U.S. Department of Labor - Wage & Hour Divisions (WHD) - Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees

[diancurt]

I sure wouldn't think 20% is necessary. Maybe a buck or two would be fair if everything was satisfactory..

[Kisusn]

Originally Posted by Record10ti

"TEAM" - the waitstaff is the representative of the establishment. They also more often than not "tip share". Wrong food? Blame the chef? No, I blame the representative. I tip for service (far over 400% on occasions) - no service, no tip. Kiosk at the table, lower tip.

"TIPS" = To Insure Prompt Service". 400% tip = $80 tip on a $20 order. WOW.

[allestw]

I am blessed to have health and enough fortune to live out the rest of my life in comfort. God gave me the talent to make a living and manage HIS money, yes HIS money, and now it is time to give it back. So, YES I give 20% at a restaurant, plus I donate 20% to charities.

[gap2415]

All considered, 20% for good service seems fair. We try to give our tips in cash separately to the waitress and I hate to admit this but especially if she is elderly and looking tired, to try to make an attempt that she gets it and it doesn't get lost on the bill. One lady told us she didn't get all her tips so we have done this ever since.

[Nucky]

At our age if you can't see your way clear to giving another human a good tip I feel more sorry for you that the person you stiffed. Part of being a good person is doing the correct thing and keeping quiet about it. In this forum if you share about a whopper tip I don't think it's bragging because we are sharing about it. Do onto others as.....your old enough just act properly. Let those alligator arms reach a little deeper past the cobwebs in your pocket and tip like it was your grandchild or child serving you. If you hear a popping noise...ah forget it!

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Nucky

At our age if you can't see your way clear to giving another human a good tip I feel more sorry for you that the person you stiffed. Part of being a good person is doing the correct thing and keeping quiet about it. In this forum if you share about a whopper tip I don't think it's bragging because we are sharing about it. Do onto others as.....your old enough just act properly. Let those alligator arms reach a little deeper past the cobwebs in your pocket and tip like it was your grandchild or child serving you. If you hear a popping noise...ah forget it!