My parents always tipped our servers and I remember how important they were when my mom worked at the Brown Derby Restaurant.
So, it caught me off guard when I went to France and discovered they included the tip in the tab. Leaving a tip was actuallt considered snobbish and even insulting.
So, just to give us a guidline, here are some supposed rules for tipping:
Sit-down restaurants: 20 percent — always.
If you go big on wines: You don’t need to tip 20 percent on whale bottles.
Gratuity-included restaurants: Don’t tip — really!
Food trucks: Add a buck or two.
Bars: Dollar per drink at dives, 20 percent at cocktail bars.
Bakeries and coffee shops: Add a buck or two.
Fast-casual counter service: 20 percent
Delivery: $5 minimum
I don’t know who this author is but I think she’s full of it. Top at a MacDonald’s? You gotta be kidding me.
And, first and foremost, a gratuity is to show ones appreciation for good service. I never hesitate a second to stiff a server who should be shoveling manure instead of bringing food to my table.
Explanations @ Even Without Full Table Service, You Still Need to Tip 20%