Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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We have been here 5 years --I do not think I can remember any more than 2 times we had bad service --
I find service here and around the villages to be fairly good in restaurants We always tip 20 % of the entire bill including tax --its easier to calculate We usually tip in cash --our son was a waiter in NY while in highschool and college --the owner would hold back the credit card % when paying the server the wait staff usually has to also take care of the cooks bartender and runners We have found if the wait staff are bad they will not last I also agree your tip should be based on your bill before any coupons I am just so happy and blessed to have lived long enough to enjoy this place
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#77
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We tip on the bill before tax and give it as cash not on any card. If the service is good then we leave a good tip, regardless of the cost of the meal and always at least 20%. If not good service, then maybe speak to the manager so they can correct that. The minimum wage in Florida is $8.05 and sometimes much less with reliance on tips, so with we try and do what we can. The same applies to good service with tradesmen and especially hairdresser! It must be nice however for some people to be able to dine out several times a week lol!
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#78
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Minimum wage for Florida servers is $5.03, not $8.05 !
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#79
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Whenever they do a decent enough job, I try to give a few percentages more than 20. Still reminds me of my college days working when I was so appreciative when customers tipped me a little etc. if one can afford now, why not help out.
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#80
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I believe the law states that the $8.05/hour figure must be met by a combination of the $5.03/hour plus tips (tip credit) or the employer must make up the difference so the employee makes at least $8.05/hour.
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#81
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The law was changed so that the employer had to make up the difference between "low" and "minimum" per hour. Sneaky bosses! Notice places like Dunkin' Donuts have "tip jars" at the registers? Go to Europe, especially Holland, and tips are an insult to most workers. They will give tips back to their patrons. Only the US abuses their employees with low wages (especially teachers). Skip |
#82
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I habe nothing against leaving a nice tip. What I DO NOT like is when the staff assumes that I do not want any change back from the cash I pay the bill with. This happens many times when I pay in cash. Just last night, the bill was $29.87 and I left $40 cash. The waitress did not bring any change back and when I asked, she seemed surprised that I would ask for the change!!. That is NOT their decision to make, but mine unless I say, "Keep the change." |
#83
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So she assumed you were leaving a 33% tip? That's pretty presumptuous.
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#84
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Salaries, in most cases, reflect the amount of revenue/profit that an employee brings into the business and/or the supply and demand for their skills. This is not a statement about what they should be paid because of the their value to society. This is the way things generally work in a free market environment. If you are looking for "fairness" you need a socialistic environment but that does not come without other issues, such as what we are seeing in Greece. Pick your poison.
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#85
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You are correct. I bet my daughter wishes it was 8.05!!! The only time they make more than the minimum is when they are training. After training is through, they go to the minimum plus tips. For the people who are poor tippers, I wonder who they think they are getting over on??? And then those who brag about not tipping good, it just disgusts me. If people can't leave a proper tip for good service they don't need to be eating out. It is like a package deal. Many of these folks are working second jobs to make ends meet and/or trying to get their education. Have people forgotten what it is like to be young and struggle to make ends meet. Ok, my rant is over. |
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Does your daughter live in FL and does she have a server position that is subject to the $8.05 minimum salary plus tips with a shortfall made up by the employer? If so, are you saying that your daughter's employer is violating the law?
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#87
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What about workers who come to your house to do a job. Do you all tip them? I always give them a bottle of gatorade or a bottle of water. Occasionally I will give a tip. It just feels awkward when they just stand there like they are waiting for it.
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#88
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My awkwardness fades once I close the door behind them. |
#89
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Another good question is...
Do you tip the owner of a restaurant when he/she waits on you? What's your opinion? Skip |
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No, never, no way |
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