[Pennyt]

Originally Posted by kansasr

And then watch people bitch when prices are raised to provide employees with a livable wage!

I think they do more than "just bring a plate over." A 5% tip is way way low considering these people are paid less than minimum wage. 15 - 20% tip would be considered standard.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Good question. But this is the Villages…many cheap tippers here. My guess..75% tip almost nothing or substandard tips. 20% tip the recommended amount. 5% tip too much and love to brag on totv that they are as generous as Frank Sinatra in his heyday.

Personally…i tip no more than 5%. Why tip to just bring a plate over.

Time to stop this tipping nonsence. Wait…next year it will be suggested u tip 25%.

Mr. Pink would be proud of you.

[Pennyt]

5% tip? Way too low for someone who makes less than minimum wage! 15-20% would be considered standard. Unless the service was horrible, I would be embarrassed to leave a tip of 5%.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Because if their tips, combined with their wages, equals the state minimum wage, then it's as if they didn't get any tip at all. The most they can get - if you UNDER-tip, is $11/hour. Even if they work their butts off, go beyond the minimum requirements of their job to give you outstanding customer service, and have earned more - they will have nothing to show for that extra work. Tip them substandard, and you should expect substandard service.

Their hourly wage is LESS than minimum wage. Their tips are expected to compensate for that, in this state. In many other states, the tip is intended to show appreciation for doing MORE than the minimum requirement for the job. Some restaurant policies also start their wait staff at minimum or better, with the tips being theirs to keep if they earn them.

It's an incentive for GOOD wait staff to show up and serve you.

So then do you not tip at Starbucks, chinese take out, to go orders?

[Gullwing]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Do waitresses in restaurant's around TV share their tips?

A new twist. We were at a restaurant in Fredrick Maryland. When you entered they swiped your credit card and gave you a card to use. There is a wall of taps. You put their card in a spot at the tap you want, your name comes up and you pour what you want. It measures by the tenth of an ounce and displays your price. Very much like a gas pump. The beverages range from beer to cocktails to wine. You go to a small counter to order food. They swipe the card and text you when it’s ready. When done eating you buss your table.
No waitress, buss boys. Just minimum staff. The place was busy.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Do you know if the moon is still made out of green cheese?

Why would it not be? Do you know something?

[Whitley]

In my life, suggested tip has gone from 10%, to 12%, to 15%, to 20% and now I am seeing "suggested" tips options including 25%.

My wife and I go out each Saturday. The bill averages between 100.00-125.00. For 90 minutes I am tipping 20.00 to 25.00. This is on top of the low wage, but in addition to other tips he/she is working. At the one location I can easily see them pulling in 100.00 plus an hour. At a less expensive restaurant it can cost 30.00 to 45.00. Same work the tip would be 6.00 to 9.00.
I think 20% min is high. I think having a percentage is unfair to people working at lower ticket locations. For a $3.50 coffee I will tip $5.00. It really is a messed up system. We are now seeing, at self check-outs, a tip prompt. You do the work, ring up the charge, and are asked to leave a tip.

[dtennent]

For the waiter/waitress who gives me excellent service, I always leave 20+% tip. At my age, the few extra dollars mean much more to the server than they do to me.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Whitley

In my life, suggested tip has gone from 10%, to 12%, to 15%, to 20% and now I am seeing "suggested" tips options including 25%.

My wife and I go out each Saturday. The bill averages between 100.00-125.00. For 90 minutes I am tipping 20.00 to 25.00. This is on top of the low wage, but in addition to other tips he/she is working. At the one location I can easily see them pulling in 100.00 plus an hour. At a less expensive restaurant it can cost 30.00 to 45.00. Same work the tip would be 6.00 to 9.00.
I think 20% min is high. I think having a percentage is unfair to people working at lower ticket locations. For a $3.50 coffee I will tip $5.00. It really is a messed up system. We are now seeing, at self check-outs, a tip prompt. You do the work, ring up the charge, and are asked to leave a tip.

I tip regularly but suggestions for a tip always feel insulting to me. I always pick 0. Then if there is reason I leave cash.

[cjrjck]

Originally Posted by westernrider75

I would disagree, I have worked in several chain restaurants and never tip pooled. Out of my tips I did have to tip the bartender for service bar and food runners if there was one on schedule that shift, but never pooled tips.

Same. Servers only tipped bartenders and bussers and it was usually up to the server how much. Never shared tips with kitchen staff. I would imagine that one of the few restaurants where tip sharing with the cooks is required would be those establishments where the food is cooked at the table.

[Lea N]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

If their tips are cash, minimum taxes are do and many are reported.
If tips are added to a credit card, all taxes apply.

Also, is it rude to ask your waiter if tips are pooled or not?

No, it isn't rude to ask your waiter if tips are pooled.

[RonGee]

With dinning prices up costing more to eat the same meal this year than in the past we end up tipping based on the price of the meal. Logically the servers are performing the same service they did in the past, so they in reality the servers have raised their income for providing the same service.Just a thought, I still tip 20%.

[bp243]

Originally Posted by banjobob

I don’t have answer but I always tip at 20% for good service , more if exceptional service. I give the tip in cash to my server.

Agree with this sentiment and it sounds like every establishment has a different system for sharing that tip. Tipping is a part of our current way to support those who are working hard to make a decent living. If you’re in a position where your needs are covered and you’re enjoying a meal out, it’s a ‘feel good time’ to compliment someone who services you with their ability to add to your ‘feel good evening’ out while waiting on you with their service. Tip means ‘To Insure Promptness’ so it implies that you are happy with your service. If unhappy, walk away or tip according to your service.

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Good question. But this is the Villages…many cheap tippers here. My guess..75% tip almost nothing or substandard tips. 20% tip the recommended amount. 5% tip too much and love to brag on totv that they are as generous as Frank Sinatra in his heyday.

Personally…i tip no more than 5%. Why tip to just bring a plate over.

Time to stop this tipping nonsence. Wait…next year it will be suggested u tip 25%.

Hmmmmm.... 15% has been the norm for as long as I can remember. Based on the amount you tip and the justification for that low tip, and then applying your own logic you're placing yourself in the 75% category.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Whitley

So then do you not tip at Starbucks, chinese take out, to go orders?

Certainly not.
Would tip a delivery driver though.
Tipping is out of hand in US. and I have always been a good tipper for wait staff, but all this talk of 20%-25% on a bill is nuts.
Be tipping every shop assistant in Publix, Walmart etc. soon!