If the service is good at a sit down restaurant, do you tip the waitress?

[Andrew_Jackson_FTW]

Tipping has been customary in America since after the Civil War.

Most Americans follow the culture in this country of tipping the waitress at the restaurant. But some don’t and I’ve actually seen some waitresses run out of the restaurant chasing after people who don’t tip. saying “ I have kids to feed. What are you doing to me?”

 

[Oddball]

Always.

20% if the service is good...15% if it's adequate....0 if it sucks.

 

[Lemmi]

I tip workers at to go places as well. Not McDonalds or such but nicer places that let you order carry out.

 

[marvin martian]

Tipping has been customary in America since after the Civil War.

Most Americans follow the culyhere in this country of tipping the waitress at the restaurant. But some don’t and I’ve actually seen some waitresses run out of the restaurant chasing after people who don’t tip. saying “ I have kids to feed. What are you doing to me?”

 

[WinterBorn]

In my opinion, anyone who doesn't tip a waitress (or waiter) shouldn't be going out to eat. If the service is bad, tip $1. If it is terrible service, tip a quarter.

But unless the service is really awful, tip your waitstaff.

 

[Leo123]

Yep, 15% to 20% if adequate and more if excellent. The only time I tip 0 is if the waitperson is an asshole but it's rare.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Yes, I always tip at least 20 percent. I'm a little biased though since I waited tables all through college. Its amazing how you can always go back to get your sunglasses that you forgot when you leave a good tip.

 

[Dekster]

Tipping has been customary in America since after the Civil War.

Most Americans follow the culyhere in this country of tipping the waitress at the restaurant. But some don’t and I’ve actually seen some waitresses run out of the restaurant chasing after people who don’t tip. saying “ I have kids to feed. What are you doing to me?”

I usually tip somewhere in the 20-25% range even if the service was crappy. Usually those issues are the result of the back of the house, not the server. There were only 2 instances in my adult life where I left no tip in the US where it is customary. One was at a restaurant that lasted less than 2 months in my city the service was so horrible. At that one I just ordered ice water to drink and the waitress refused me saying she wasn't going to waste her time on items she doesn't get tip off of so I needed to order something else. I sat there the entire time with nothing in front of me telling her until I got my damn water I wasn't ordering crap. Eventually the manager got involved and he was even worse so I paid for the whole group's meals and left zero tip. The second was at a seafood place in Florida that was an all you can eat buffet where the only thing the waitress did was fill your drinks. With three tables in the place occupied she would still take 30-45 minutes once you asked to refill your glass and she was an entitled bitch about it every time you asked. Screw her.

 

[CowboyTed]

In europe it is not as expected but most people still do... Usually 10% or more...

Wait staff have a minimum wage of $12.22 an hour...

 

[Calypso Jones]

In europe it is not as expected but most people still do... Usually 10% or more...

Wait staff have a minimum wage of $12.22 an hour...

12.22 an hour? that's pretty good.

 

[Magnus]

Tipping has been customary in America since after the Civil War.

Most Americans follow the culyhere in this country of tipping the waitress at the restaurant. But some don’t and I’ve actually seen some waitresses run out of the restaurant chasing after people who don’t tip. saying “ I have kids to feed. What are you doing to me?”

Yup, I tip even when I do take-outs. The kitchen staff also need help.

 

[WTH_Progs?]

Tipping has been customary in America since after the Civil War.

Most Americans follow the culyhere in this country of tipping the waitress at the restaurant. But some don’t and I’ve actually seen some waitresses run out of the restaurant chasing after people who don’t tip. saying “ I have kids to feed. What are you doing to me?”

Fucking A 15%? What a cheap skate I generally tip 20%.

 

[Andrew_Jackson_FTW]

Fucking A 15%? What a cheap skate I generally tip 20%.

Well said

I was always told tip 10-15% for average service …. If the service is excellent tip more .

 

[surada]

Yup, I tip even when I do take-outs. The kitchen staff also need help.

The person doing take outs usually gets screwed because they don't get tables.

 

[WTH_Progs?]

Well said

I was always told tip 10-15% for average service …. If the service is excellent tip more .

Somewhere along the way and for some reason, 20% became the "new standard". I bought a <$5 breakfast sandwich today, fast food. She couldn't speak much English, and was confused by "with CRISP bacon", drive-through. At the window she says "always crisp". Ok, we'll see. Damn straight crisp. I put it into reverse and tipped her a buck. Sonic makes a good one.

 

[Andrew_Jackson_FTW]

Somewhere along the way and for some reason, 20% became the "new standard". I bought a <$5 breakfast sandwich today, fast food. She couldn't speak much English, and was confused by "with CRISP bacon", drive-through. At the window she says "always crisp". Ok, we'll see. Damn straight crisp. I put it into reverse and tipped her a buck. Sonic makes a good one.

Excellent job there most people would never think of tipping a McDonald’s or Bk worker.

I once tipped the cart delivery guy at Wegmans $100. He is an adult with mental disabilities but he works hard and is very polite …I respect that

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

I always tip.
Service jobs are tough.

 

[BS Filter]

I tip at sit down restaurants if it's a good experience. Went to a Seattle Mariners game and went up to the concessions stand. There was a tip jar. They're paid almost $16/hr. and don't have to serve, pick up dishes, etc. Just put the food on the counter. It's like $20 for a beer and hot dog. No way am I tipping.

 

[jknowgood]

12.22 an hour? that's pretty good.

May want to see how much cost of living is, before you say that.

 

[jknowgood]

I tip well.