How Much Do You Tip At Restaurants?

[Leith]

With a GF maybe, to show how cool I am.
And in my country 100 EUR wouldn't be very bad at all.

Probably not. If I'm going out with a Girl that is just there because I'm rich then I won't go out with her in the first place.

 

[JimmyWong]

Non-tippers; those that have recieved exceptional service but cannot leave a penny are by all means are scum of the Earth.

 

[ouchthathurts]

I don't tip, and If I was to tip anyone it would be the kitchen porter

 

[Black.Star]

 

[Roparadise]

I agree, coming from Australia and having worked as a waiter I'm more than happy to say these were my wages

M-F: $22/hour
S: $25/hour
Sun: $30/hour

This was for an entry level waitering job at a medium class establishment in an average neighborhood (and I have a feeling they were better than average wages. At the end of the day, wages liked this meant that people who worked they had an average job life for 5-10years working here because they loved the wages/enironment. I high staff turnover can be very expensive to a business).

The tips worked this way, for each table that gave a tip, the first $10 of that Tip went to the company. This tip was then shared between bar tenders and drink and food runners who didn't necessarily provide table service. Anything after $10 you could keep. I think this was a more than fair system.

Tbh I really don;t understand how the american system works. I agree with others who say that it should be the responsibility of the employer to pay the employee a satisfactory amount, if you are a waiter and get upset at earning $2.50/hour wage, then perhaps you should consider a bit of a career change. I know this can sound a bit arrogant/harsh as it can be one of the more accessible jobs in some cases but in all honesty I don't understand why people would do such a thing.

I'll be interested if I ever eat at an American restaurant what I'll end up tipping. Is the average meal at an American restaurant cheaper than other countries due to relatively low wages cost??

On one hand I don't want to be an asshole and not tip, but I definitely don't condone the idea of businesses paying people minimum wage and expecting us to tip. While charging more for food etc may balance out tipping to be the same, I feel my conscience would be happier for me to pay a few dollars extra for a meal and a drink to help a persons wage rather than tip them.

It's just my opinion and I'm not saying its right or wrong.

Even in experienced jobs it would be hard to get $22/hour here unless its in a specialty.

 

[JimmyWong]

It's all relative though. As far as domestic goods and services go, Australia is a bit expensive and a rip off at times.

E.G $15 a pint.

 

[KarmaPolice]

This guy has a point when he compares MC Donald's to other restaurants.

 

[Roparadise]

Why do fast food servers get paid well,but not other food servers?

 

[truepals_forever]

We have an additional 15-20% Service Charge already added in the bill here.. I tip 5-10% additional over it.

I've mixed feelings about it though.


Do you guys pay Service Charge in the bill + 10-20% tips ?

 

[fatboy]

In the restaurants I have been lately I have tipped nothing, the food has been terrible and the waiters didn't seem to care. Being in the UK they are not on stupid wages like it seems the US hands out to waiters so if they don't care enough to do their job well and the chefs don't care enough to cook well I don't care to tip.

 

[Raihan Hossain]

Well, I leave tip based on the type of restaurant. I leave 10% on bill if the restaurant is HiFi and less if the restaurant is of low profile. Sometime I leave more than 10% based on waiters behavior.

 

[smalboy]

Yup Tipping is unheard of in Singapore. No one does it around here. In more posh restaurants there is a 10% service charge. Bot other than that, no.

 

[hawke]

I remember when a "Thank you, I appreciate your service" went along way. Now people expect a monetary thank you as well? Wow.

You must be 12... Tipping has been done for AGES... It's just the NICE thing to do, for the one who brings you your food, and makes sure your glass is always full, and your dining needs are met. Karma. Waitressing/Serving is NOT an easy job.

BTW, I always tip 20-25% unless it's really really horrible, you never see your server, service

 

[Serp_Pimp]

Its really important to tip well, most people in the service industry either earn a minimum wage or a few dollars over min wage, I used to work as a bartender in college so I can relate to these guys.

I always leave between 30 - 40%

 

[HoNeYBiRD]

I always leave between 30 - 40%

 

[SEO_Alchemy]

OK let me explain something to all you non-tippers. In the US there is an understanding that when you enter a restaurant you are going to tip your server. If you don't like the system, then don't go out. Simple as that. It's not up to you to look for mistakes a server might make. Who the f@ck do you think you are? Have you ever worked in a restaurant? Do you have any idea how stressful and hard those jobs are? You have no idea what's going on in the kitchen, with the rest of the staff, with the entire operation! You just get to sit at your table and order food. If you didn't like the food, if it took too long, it's not the server's fault! If they are rude to you, then don't leave so much, and don't go back to that restaurant. But understand that when you enter a restaurant in the US you are morally obligated to leave a decent tip for your server. It's not a game of "you decide based on how you feel", these are the wages these people rely on to pay the bills, provide for their families, etc. Don't screw them-over!

If you go to a nice expensive restaurant as one previous poster was curious about, this becomes even more critical. A server at a great restaurant makes really good money, and they should. They are trained professionals. They will tell you every single ingredient on every single dish. They will make course recommendations. They will suggest wine pairings. They will make sure all your needs are met and you have a great dining experience. That's why if your bill is $200 you should leave $240-260. Again, if you can't afford it, then don't go out. That's the system here in the U.S. I did this shit for over 10 years and worked from the worst to some of the best restaurants. I can still mix you up some of the finest cocktails you will ever taste. But if I'm standing behind a bar in a work uniform, you better leave me a 20% tip Bitch Or next time that cocktail will have half the booze.

 

[fatboy]

OK let me explain something to all you non-tippers. In the US there is an understanding that when you enter a restaurant you are going to tip your server. If you don't like the system, then don't go out. Simple as that. It's not up to you to look for mistakes a server might make. Who the f@ck do you think you are? Have you ever worked in a restaurant? Do you have any idea how stressful and hard those jobs are? You have no idea what's going on in the kitchen, with the rest of the staff, with the entire operation! You just get to sit at your table and order food. If you didn't like the food, if it took too long, it's not the server's fault! If they are rude to you, then don't leave so much, and don't go back to that restaurant. But understand that when you enter a restaurant in the US you are morally obligated to leave a decent tip for your server. It's not a game of "you decide based on how you feel", these are the wages these people rely on to pay the bills, provide for their families, etc. Don't screw them-over!

If you go to a nice expensive restaurant as one previous poster was curious about, this becomes even more critical. A server at a great restaurant makes really good money, and they should. They are trained professionals. They will tell you every single ingredient on every single dish. They will make course recommendations. They will suggest wine pairings. They will make sure all your needs are met and you have a great dining experience. That's why if your bill is $200 you should leave $240-260. Again, if you can't afford it, then don't go out. That's the system here in the U.S. I did this shit for over 10 years and worked from the worst to some of the best restaurants. I can still mix you up some of the finest cocktails you will ever taste. But if I'm standing behind a bar in a work uniform, you better leave me a 20% tip Bitch Or next time that cocktail will have half the booze.

Being from the UK, I may be playing devils advocate as they get paid at or above minimum wage anyway so thats different to the US. However, your point of "you better leave me a 20% tip Bitch Or next time that cocktail will have half the booze" (I know there was jest in the statement), let me turn that on its head and ask why did you work in an industry that goes out of its way to pay way less than minimum wage to the point where you have to depend on tips?

I still stand by my point of if the service isn't any good you don't get jack - I won't pay for your incompetence, your lack of interest or crap food

 

[MaverickonRoids]

You must be 12... Tipping has been done for AGES... It's just the NICE thing to do, for the one who brings you your food, and makes sure your glass is always full, and your dining needs are met. Karma. Waitressing/Serving is NOT an easy job.

BTW, I always tip 20-25% unless it's really really horrible, you never see your server, service

lol Keep in mind people, the jobs we choose is exactly that, the job we choose. If you can't handle whatever it is you are doing, whether it be the system that is run for it, or whatever, get out of the business. People don't want to hear about having to tip as a MUST. I shouldn't expect it as a pizza guy from long ago, and neither should anyone else in that position.

In terms of thanks, that is what SHOULD be enough, not what was the ONLY thing around for the ages.

 

[CoyoteAssassin]

10% if the service is good....
And 15% when im with my GF

Wow! How much if the service is very bad?

I wouldn't consider tipping 10% no matter if I am at Ruth Chris or Waffle House. But, to each their own.

Personally, 20% on average although a 75-95% tip is common. It depends on the service and food.

 

[almir]

It's a bloody stupid system, the owners should provide their wages, not customers.

I leave a change most of times but US tipping system is crap.