How much are you tipping during this economic crisis?
25 Comments
John said:
I tip on average 20%. I tip more for better service. You should tip as you always have. If you can't afford the tip, stay home and serve yourself.
erv said:
dont bet on the horses!! hows that for a tip?
Jeff Lee said:
To a hardworking and friendly server: 20 %
To a lazy and unfriendly server: No tip at all
Honest A Hol said:
Jeff Lee is right. Why do we have to pay 15% tip to someone who takes too long to come and too long to bring something???
Honest A Hol said:
Before the tough time, I used to tip 15 - 20 % no matter what.
During the tough time, I tip around 15 - 20 % for an okay to a good server, but I just leave a few coins for a lousy server. And I never go to a restaurant which charges mandatory tips because that's ridiculous.
Harold Olsen said:
This is actually a very stupid question. If you can afford to go out to dinner, take a taxi, or whatever, then you can afford to tip. There is a customary amount, which I believe is 25%. You might give more if the service was really good. If you can't afford to tip then you shouldn't go out and shouldn't take taxis or whatever. A recession as we're in now shouldn't have anything to do with it. Oh, wait a minute! Didn't the Obama regime announce a couple of weeks ago that the recession was over? So let's all splurge!!
Bruce Lee said:
I've only received lousy services from servers at lousy restaurants. The servers at upscale restaurants such as Salty's, Palisade, and Anthony's usually do well. The reason is the food cost about $25 - $30 per dish. So after a good service, the servers know they'll get fat tips. Doing well in life, I've always tipped 25% to good servers whether the economy's good or bad.
P.S. You have to tip better during the tough time. So that the money can circulate.
Jeff Spickman said:
Just like Bruce, I usually dine at cool restaurants like Salty's, Palisade, or Anthony's. The funny thing is I haven't seen them slowing down during the recession at all. The places are always so packed with people, if you don't make a reservation, you have to wait about thirty minutes minimum, and it's the same everywhere I go. Some places don't even have enough parking spaces! What recession are they talking about?
Honest A Hol said:
That's because the recession doesn't affect rich people like you! Have you seen the Nordstrom parking lots during so-called recession? Everyday, they've been filled with brand new Mercedes, BMW's, Lexus, Audi, Acura, and Volvos! They said they'd lost a lot of revenue, but I don't believe it.
I used to teach Customer Service for other companies............I resent the fact that your reporter said that the tipe are a part of the bill. A tip is to recognize good service, not to make up for the fact that someone has chosen to work a minimum wage job and wants me to make up the difference regardless of the kind of service they give. We eat out a lot and I am here to tell you that the CS is really lacking these days because there is a given that they are going to get a tip. I tip even if it is terrible but I base my tip on level of service. My husband was a firefighter for 30 years........nobody ever tipped him for saving a house or getting a cat out of a tree.
Bev Heyer said:
I used to teach Customer Service for other companies............I resent the fact that your reporter said that the tipe are a part of the bill. A tip is to recognize good service, not to make up for the fact that someone has chosen to work a minimum wage job and wants me to make up the difference regardless of the kind of service they give. We eat out a lot and I am here to tell you that the CS is really lacking these days because there is a given that they are going to get a tip. I tip even if it is terrible but I base my tip on level of service. My husband was a firefighter for 30 years........nobody ever tipped him for saving a house or getting a cat out of a tree.
Bev Heyer said:
I used to teach Customer Service for other companies............I resent the fact that your reporter said that the tipe are a part of the bill. A tip is to recognize good service, not to make up for the fact that someone has chosen to work a minimum wage job and wants me to make up the difference regardless of the kind of service they give. We eat out a lot and I am here to tell you that the CS is really lacking these days because there is a given that they are going to get a tip. I tip even if it is terrible but I base my tip on level of service. My husband was a firefighter for 30 years........nobody ever tipped him for saving a house or getting a cat out of a tree.
Jeff Pechacek said:
I used to work in the industry and I know how hard it can be. I start at 20% and go from there, whether up or down, but rarely down. Most servers we have are good and deserve the 20%. I've been blessed with a good job and I like to pass that on to others.
Lucy Loo said:
I'm sure all the servers are good and deserve good tips, but there're always bad ones, too.
Anyway, I used to tip 20 - 25% regardless, but, these days, I tip based on their friendliness and performance.
25 - 30% for an excellent server, 20% for a good server, 15% for a fair server, and NO TIPS AT ALL FOR WHOEVER RUINS OUR DINING EXPERIENCE!
I want all of you to remember. Tipping has nothing to do with economy. If you make your customers happy, you'll get good tips. If you're terrible at your job, then...DON'T EVEN EXPECT TO GET PAID!!
Bruce Lee said:
LOL! Lucy!! Man, I can definitely feel the samurai sword she's holding! Gee!
Jeff Lee said:
Bev - Excellent point.
Lucy - I don't think any server will dare to disappoint you. LOL!
Jay said:
20% is the standard - that's what I tip; unless the service merits something different. If you can afford to go out, you can afford to tip.
Adam said:
I usually tip 30% for exceptional service, 15% for poor, and not at all for unacceptable. In these times, it's 20%, 15% and zero respectively. I hope to get back to my old standards soon.
erv said:
the one place where you never see anyone getting tips are the seemingly hardest working is the fast food restaurants. when was the last time you ever saw anyone say keep the change from a burger n fries? its reasonably cheap food for the non rich but its quick for those who are busy and are making good money and dont have the time for a sit down meal. starbucks have a change bucket at the cash register so it goes from their hand to yours and in the bucket, burger places dont do that. young people in those places are being crowded out by the older bunch and i dont think they are there because they like the smell of fries.
JJJ2010 said:
T.I.P. has lost all original meaning. TIP is NOT required though all the low wage restaurant workers claim is mandatory or rather the Customer STAY AWAY (I bet their Employers would love to know this corrupted idea!) but, it'sadly so true. I choose to tip for EXCEPTIONAL service and presentations only! As I've traveled the world and observed most disturbing influences of TIP. China - only Western Hotel - restaurant workers have their hands out.. literally to Foreign guests. They tell their families and friends who tell others..and so on.. and so many low level people flock to the biggest cities expecting handouts of cash. Hong Kong has TIP in the printed bills including the taxis which is just rediculous as the driver does nothing. We took a 7 minute taxi to arrive to our hotel for personal business (I needed to obtain a China Work Visa/Temp resident permit). I traveled with two female companions and we all had luggage but, I had to load it as the driver refused to get out of the cab. It was also raining. Well.. upon reading the receipt with included TIP...I wanted to refuse the TIP. My companions insisted I just pay it. I am still so angry over it.. maybe enough to avoid Hong Kong forever.. once in my life is Enough! But, this education learned me as to the attitudes of the Chinese workers in Skagit County and their poor work attitudes when I watched Buffet workers seeking TIP. Very strange indeed. In their TIP is REQUIRED and not an option.. so, how can these people dare patronize our establishment and leave without offering the TIP? Ask them! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tip#Hong_Kong
Some of my jobs Forbid TIP/Gratuities and when offered to me.. I must report it. Well.. I am against the overall idea of TIP. It has not served well except those few unless we TIP Obama and the rest like in some counties? Make it another tax but call it TIP. Great.. TIP the power meter readers! My point is that in many places/countries TIP is out of control.. it's as simple as greed. For typically refused TIP and great overall services I'd strongly recommend going to Japan. Based on my travels and what I've been told by frequent travelers..for typically no TIP and good to common service... I'd recommend China - mainland, NOT Hong Kong; many parts of USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, and nearly all tourist TRAPS!
JJJ2010 said:
oh, I get it.. TIP = Bonus.. poor service or failed.. still must receive BONUS-TIP. Just like all the Failed American businesses that Shareholders/CEOs/Execs received Bonus from TARP -- Bailout, ludicrous, Emergency Funds ----B L U F
Frank Guy said:
Stay away from sushi or sashimi during summer time. How's that for a tip? Anyone got a pepto?
Baseball Bill said:
Tipping... do you say tipping?
We aren't eating out at all anymore, that is how bad things have gotten for us.
My wife would luv it if we went out to eat right now, for that fact she would luv it even better if I tipped her from the home cooked meals.
#7 said:
My wife would like me to tip her too!
Lately we've been eating a lot of left overs at home, personally I like not having to go out and deal with all the traffic just to pay to eat...
Alicynx said:
If you can afford to go out to eat, you can afford to tip your server, if they served you well. Cheapskates should be fined, and that cash should be redistributed to all the poor shlubs that had to deal with their entitled, smug attitudes. Yeah, you know who you are...
I tip on average 20%. I tip more for better service. You should tip as you always have. If you can't afford the tip, stay home and serve yourself.
dont bet on the horses!! hows that for a tip?
To a hardworking and friendly server: 20 %
To a lazy and unfriendly server: No tip at all
Jeff Lee is right. Why do we have to pay 15% tip to someone who takes too long to come and too long to bring something???
Before the tough time, I used to tip 15 - 20 % no matter what.
During the tough time, I tip around 15 - 20 % for an okay to a good server, but I just leave a few coins for a lousy server. And I never go to a restaurant which charges mandatory tips because that's ridiculous.
This is actually a very stupid question. If you can afford to go out to dinner, take a taxi, or whatever, then you can afford to tip. There is a customary amount, which I believe is 25%. You might give more if the service was really good. If you can't afford to tip then you shouldn't go out and shouldn't take taxis or whatever. A recession as we're in now shouldn't have anything to do with it. Oh, wait a minute! Didn't the Obama regime announce a couple of weeks ago that the recession was over? So let's all splurge!!
I've only received lousy services from servers at lousy restaurants. The servers at upscale restaurants such as Salty's, Palisade, and Anthony's usually do well. The reason is the food cost about $25 - $30 per dish. So after a good service, the servers know they'll get fat tips. Doing well in life, I've always tipped 25% to good servers whether the economy's good or bad.
P.S. You have to tip better during the tough time. So that the money can circulate.
Just like Bruce, I usually dine at cool restaurants like Salty's, Palisade, or Anthony's. The funny thing is I haven't seen them slowing down during the recession at all. The places are always so packed with people, if you don't make a reservation, you have to wait about thirty minutes minimum, and it's the same everywhere I go. Some places don't even have enough parking spaces! What recession are they talking about?
That's because the recession doesn't affect rich people like you! Have you seen the Nordstrom parking lots during so-called recession? Everyday, they've been filled with brand new Mercedes, BMW's, Lexus, Audi, Acura, and Volvos! They said they'd lost a lot of revenue, but I don't believe it.
I used to teach Customer Service for other companies............I resent the fact that your reporter said that the tipe are a part of the bill. A tip is to recognize good service, not to make up for the fact that someone has chosen to work a minimum wage job and wants me to make up the difference regardless of the kind of service they give. We eat out a lot and I am here to tell you that the CS is really lacking these days because there is a given that they are going to get a tip. I tip even if it is terrible but I base my tip on level of service. My husband was a firefighter for 30 years........nobody ever tipped him for saving a house or getting a cat out of a tree.
I used to teach Customer Service for other companies............I resent the fact that your reporter said that the tipe are a part of the bill. A tip is to recognize good service, not to make up for the fact that someone has chosen to work a minimum wage job and wants me to make up the difference regardless of the kind of service they give. We eat out a lot and I am here to tell you that the CS is really lacking these days because there is a given that they are going to get a tip. I tip even if it is terrible but I base my tip on level of service. My husband was a firefighter for 30 years........nobody ever tipped him for saving a house or getting a cat out of a tree.
I used to teach Customer Service for other companies............I resent the fact that your reporter said that the tipe are a part of the bill. A tip is to recognize good service, not to make up for the fact that someone has chosen to work a minimum wage job and wants me to make up the difference regardless of the kind of service they give. We eat out a lot and I am here to tell you that the CS is really lacking these days because there is a given that they are going to get a tip. I tip even if it is terrible but I base my tip on level of service. My husband was a firefighter for 30 years........nobody ever tipped him for saving a house or getting a cat out of a tree.
I used to work in the industry and I know how hard it can be. I start at 20% and go from there, whether up or down, but rarely down. Most servers we have are good and deserve the 20%. I've been blessed with a good job and I like to pass that on to others.
I'm sure all the servers are good and deserve good tips, but there're always bad ones, too.
Anyway, I used to tip 20 - 25% regardless, but, these days, I tip based on their friendliness and performance.
25 - 30% for an excellent server, 20% for a good server, 15% for a fair server, and NO TIPS AT ALL FOR WHOEVER RUINS OUR DINING EXPERIENCE!
I want all of you to remember. Tipping has nothing to do with economy. If you make your customers happy, you'll get good tips. If you're terrible at your job, then...DON'T EVEN EXPECT TO GET PAID!!
LOL! Lucy!! Man, I can definitely feel the samurai sword she's holding! Gee!
Bev - Excellent point.
Lucy - I don't think any server will dare to disappoint you. LOL!
20% is the standard - that's what I tip; unless the service merits something different. If you can afford to go out, you can afford to tip.
I usually tip 30% for exceptional service, 15% for poor, and not at all for unacceptable. In these times, it's 20%, 15% and zero respectively. I hope to get back to my old standards soon.
the one place where you never see anyone getting tips are the seemingly hardest working is the fast food restaurants. when was the last time you ever saw anyone say keep the change from a burger n fries? its reasonably cheap food for the non rich but its quick for those who are busy and are making good money and dont have the time for a sit down meal. starbucks have a change bucket at the cash register so it goes from their hand to yours and in the bucket, burger places dont do that. young people in those places are being crowded out by the older bunch and i dont think they are there because they like the smell of fries.
T.I.P. has lost all original meaning. TIP is NOT required though all the low wage restaurant workers claim is mandatory or rather the Customer STAY AWAY (I bet their Employers would love to know this corrupted idea!) but, it'sadly so true. I choose to tip for EXCEPTIONAL service and presentations only! As I've traveled the world and observed most disturbing influences of TIP. China - only Western Hotel - restaurant workers have their hands out.. literally to Foreign guests. They tell their families and friends who tell others..and so on.. and so many low level people flock to the biggest cities expecting handouts of cash. Hong Kong has TIP in the printed bills including the taxis which is just rediculous as the driver does nothing. We took a 7 minute taxi to arrive to our hotel for personal business (I needed to obtain a China Work Visa/Temp resident permit). I traveled with two female companions and we all had luggage but, I had to load it as the driver refused to get out of the cab. It was also raining. Well.. upon reading the receipt with included TIP...I wanted to refuse the TIP. My companions insisted I just pay it. I am still so angry over it.. maybe enough to avoid Hong Kong forever.. once in my life is Enough! But, this education learned me as to the attitudes of the Chinese workers in Skagit County and their poor work attitudes when I watched Buffet workers seeking TIP. Very strange indeed. In their TIP is REQUIRED and not an option.. so, how can these people dare patronize our establishment and leave without offering the TIP? Ask them! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tip#Hong_Kong
Some of my jobs Forbid TIP/Gratuities and when offered to me.. I must report it. Well.. I am against the overall idea of TIP. It has not served well except those few unless we TIP Obama and the rest like in some counties? Make it another tax but call it TIP. Great.. TIP the power meter readers! My point is that in many places/countries TIP is out of control.. it's as simple as greed. For typically refused TIP and great overall services I'd strongly recommend going to Japan. Based on my travels and what I've been told by frequent travelers..for typically no TIP and good to common service... I'd recommend China - mainland, NOT Hong Kong; many parts of USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, and nearly all tourist TRAPS!
oh, I get it.. TIP = Bonus.. poor service or failed.. still must receive BONUS-TIP. Just like all the Failed American businesses that Shareholders/CEOs/Execs received Bonus from TARP -- Bailout, ludicrous, Emergency Funds ----B L U F
Stay away from sushi or sashimi during summer time. How's that for a tip? Anyone got a pepto?
Tipping... do you say tipping?
We aren't eating out at all anymore, that is how bad things have gotten for us.
My wife would luv it if we went out to eat right now, for that fact she would luv it even better if I tipped her from the home cooked meals.
My wife would like me to tip her too!
Lately we've been eating a lot of left overs at home, personally I like not having to go out and deal with all the traffic just to pay to eat...
If you can afford to go out to eat, you can afford to tip your server, if they served you well. Cheapskates should be fined, and that cash should be redistributed to all the poor shlubs that had to deal with their entitled, smug attitudes. Yeah, you know who you are...