[Gpsma]

If I may quote the good book...

When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you. I am the LORD your God.'"

Most Villagers have certainly reaped the harvest of this land. Maybe when sitting at a bar for over an hour, consuming three beverages apiece, being served by an attentive bartender they could leave more than $1 in a tip. Perhaps they should read leviticus too.

If you cant afford to properly tip for good service, stay at home. Waitstaff and other service people rely on tips to make their income. Share the good fortune you have been blessed with

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

For decades, the standard in restaurants has always been 15% for good service. Somehow over the last 10-15 years, it has become 18%-20%. How and why did that happen. I generally tip 15%. If the service was especially excellent I go 20% and if there was a problem 10%.

I do the same exact same thing. But I'm from the east coast so I must be a cheapster.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

We just received the EOB for my husband’s colonoscopy. The anesthesiologist charged $700. I’m wondering if we should send him a thousand dollar tip because my husband slept like a baby.

A good question. Should you tip on the total bill or just on the out of pocket. [emoji6]

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[retiredguy123]

In my opinion, this entire process is self-regulating. If restaurant goers didn't tip, the restaurant would need to pay higher wages and charge higher prices. If waiters didn't make enough money, they would need to find another job. It's capitalism, which a lot of people don't seem to like. But, tipping is optional and entirely the decision of the customer, as it should be.

[BobnBev]

What bugs me about tipping is having the wait staff pool all their tips. If I get good service, and I usually do, I make it a point to tip the person in private (don't leave it on the table) and tell them it's just for them and not to be shared. If tips are shared with all employees, at the end of the shift, they are divided up and the person has to pay taxes on that amount. And, the management usually get a cut, also.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

How much do you normally tip when dining out? How much do you tip to service people ...such as furniture delivery or workman that do something at your home.

Seems many Villagers get alligator arms when it comes to tipping. Perhaps its cheapness...perhaps its regional standards.

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[Lovey2]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

A good question. Should you tip on the total bill or just on the out of pocket. [emoji6]

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[Erika]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

My pleasure. Happy Sunday!

Matthew 6:1-4New International Version (NIV)

Giving to the Needy
6 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

I am indeed sorry that this particular biblical quote references synagogues negatively. Judaism teaches and encourages, that the highest and noblest form of charity is to give anonymously.

Personally, I have always found that good tipping begets good service, especially in places that are often frequented.

[Villager Joyce]

So good tips in places often frequented BUYS good service. Interesting.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by Erika

I am indeed sorry that this particular biblical quote references synagogues negatively. Judaism teaches and encourages, that the highest and noblest form of charity is to give anonymously.

Personally, I have always found that good tipping begets good service, especially in places that are often frequented.

I found the Synagogue reference very offensive. I am Jewish tip well and give to charities.

[Villager Joyce]

I sincerely apologize to those offended by the synagogue reference in the Bible verse I quoted. I have heard this verse preached and discussed, and this is the first time anyone said it was offensive, although I admit the preaching and discussions took place in a Baptist Church.

[graciegirl]

When the New Testament was written, they did not yet have "churches". So all places for worship back then were called synagogues. There were NO churches and No mosques at that time or place in the first century A.D. Christ preached at synagogues. Christ was Jewish.

I think the verse means to try not to be holier than others and show off about it.

I really like the point of it and consider it to be a lesson on being quiet about doing good. But that is something that all people do NOT consider a virtue.

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

If you need to know to simply reply to my OP...

20-30 percent for good service in restaurants.

Minimum $20 to delivery people for large items.

Minimum $100 to UPS,mail,sanitation etc for the holidays.

At least $20 to workman that do work in my house as long as they are not the owners.

As I said..tipping is a regional custom. ive noticed folks from flyover states tip less...sometimes to the point of embarrassment.

Wow! I want to come do some work for you.

I don't tip anyone who draws a normal paycheck. I do tip waiters and cabbies because it is assumed by their employer a part of their pay is tips. Personally I'd prefer the cost of a meal just include a decent wage for the servers.

[bunnyhop]

I believe it depends upon greed and empathy for others. Servers work mostly for tips. I tip 20% as the norm; sometimes lots more; sometimes a little less depending upon the server (never upon the food because they have no control over that). I give monetary gifts to the guy at the mail station for all holidays ($20, but more at Christmas), and tip all service workers (A/C, lawncare, pests, etc.) unless they're bad. I'm a firm believer in sharing my blessings with others. If you can't afford to tip at least 15% when you go out to eat, please be kind and order only what you can afford (sandwich, bowl of soup or appetizer) including a tip, or budget your meals and eat a home.